el
masculine
/kaɾðeˈnal/
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Translation
cardinal, bruise
Word origin
From Latin cardinalis ('principal, pivotal'), from cardo ('hinge'). The bruise sense comes from the deep cardinal-purple colour of the churchman's robes.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cardinalis
- English cognates
- cardinal
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcardenales
Examples
presidió catedral.
The cardinal led the mass in the cathedral.
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He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his leg.
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The new cardinal was appointed by the pope.
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His arm was covered in bruises after the match.
miles fieles.
The cardinal spoke about peace before thousands of worshippers.
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