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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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This word is part of lesson 90.