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feminine

/apaɾiˈθjon/

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Translation

appearance, apparition

Word origin

From Latin apparitio ('a serving, attendance'), from apparere ('to appear'), from ad- ('to') plus parere ('to come forth, be visible').

Origin
Latin
Root
apparitio
English cognates
apparition, appear

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralapariciones

Examples

emocionó .

The singer's appearance thrilled the audience.

Muchos .

Many believe in the apparition of ghosts in the castle.

.

Her appearance on television was quite a surprise.

: .

The appearance of clouds signals rain: better to take an umbrella.

actriz .

The audience awaited the appearance of the leading actress.

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This word is part of lesson 84.