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masculine

/aɾkiˈtekto/

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Translation

architect

Word origin

From Latin architectus, from Greek arkhitekton, combining arkhi- ('chief') and tekton ('builder'). English 'architect' shares the same source.

Origin
Greek
Root
arkhitekton
English cognates
architect, architecture

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralarquitectos

Examples

planos .

The architect presented the plans for the new school.

arquitecta .

My sister wants to be an architect like our father.

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Who was the architect of this very old building?

ingenieros diseñadores.

The architect works with engineers and designers.

Contratamos reformar .

We hired an architect to renovate the house.

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This word is part of lesson 77.