Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/aɾkitekˈtuɾa/

Line drawing of arquitectura
Coloured illustration of arquitectura
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Translation

architecture

Word origin

From Latin architectura, from Greek arkhitekton ('master builder'), formed from arkhi ('chief') and tekton ('builder, carpenter'). The same roots give English 'architect' and 'technical'.

Origin
Greek
Root
arkhitekton
English cognates
architect, technical

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralarquitecturas

Examples

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I love the architecture of the old churches.

.

She studied architecture for five years at university.

moderna cristal acero.

Modern architecture uses a lot of glass and steel.

¿ opinas ?

What do you think of this city's architecture?

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The architecture of the museum is truly impressive.

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