la
feminine
/antiɣweˈðað/
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Translation
antiquity, seniority
Word origin
From antiguo ('old, ancient'), from Latin antiquitas, from antiquus ('former, ancient'). The same Latin root gives English 'antique' and 'antiquity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- antiquitas
- English cognates
- antiquity, antique
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralantigüedades
Examples
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This clock is a real antique.
conserva monumentos gran .
The city preserves monuments of great antiquity.
Cobra sueldo .
He earns a higher salary because of his seniority at the company.
muebles .
In that shop they sell furniture and antiques.
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Do you know how old this painting is?
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