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/ataɾðeˈθeɾ/ ES
/ataɾðeˈseɾ/ MX
Translation
dusk, sunset
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Word origin
From the prefix a- plus tarde ('afternoon, late'), from Latin tardus ('slow, late').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tardus
- English cognates
- tardy
Grammar
Examples
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The sunset over the sea is beautiful.
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We went out for a walk at dusk.
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Every sunset paints the sky orange.
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We sat down to watch the sunset from the hill.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 44, lesson 3: atardecer, continuamente, jurisdicción and 7 more words.