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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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This word is part of lesson 61.