la
feminine
/asisˈtenθja/
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Translation
attendance, assistance
Word origin
From Latin assistentia, from assistere ('to stand by, help'), formed from ad ('to') and sistere ('to take a stand'). The same root gives English 'assist'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- assistentia
- English cognates
- assistance, assist
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralasistencias
Examples
obligatoria.
Attendance at the meeting was compulsory.
técnica ordenador.
I need technical assistance with my computer.
médica pocos .
Medical assistance arrived within a few minutes.
poca .
There was low attendance at the concert because of the rain.
incluye .
The insurance includes roadside assistance.
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