Kilo Lingo

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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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This word is part of lesson 66.