/apɾoˈpjaðo/
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Translation
appropriate, suitable
Word origin
The past participle of apropiar ('to make one's own'), from Latin appropriare, from ad ('to') plus proprius ('one's own'). English 'appropriate', 'proper' and 'property' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- appropriare
- English cognates
- appropriate, proper, property
Grammar
Feminineapropiada
Masc pluralapropiados
Fem pluralapropiadas
Examples
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It is not the appropriate moment to talk about that.
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Wear appropriate clothes for the interview.
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We are looking for a suitable house for a large family.
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His words were very appropriate for the occasion.
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Do you think this gift is appropriate?
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