el
masculine
/atenˈtaðo/
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Translation
attack
Word origin
From Latin attentatum ('attempt'), from attentare ('to attempt, to attack'), from ad plus temptare ('to try').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- attentatum
- English cognates
- attempt, tempt
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralatentados
Examples
.
The police managed to prevent the attack in time.
conmocionada.
The attack left the city in shock.
investigan planeó .
The authorities are investigating who planned the attack.
.
Security was increased after the attack.
condenaron .
The leaders condemned the attack immediately.
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