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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 .

The cardinal led the mass in the cathedral.

He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his leg.

The new cardinal was appointed by the pope.

His arm was covered in bruises after the match.

miles .

The cardinal spoke about peace before thousands of worshippers.

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This word is part of lesson 71.