Translation
case, situation, instance
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Word origin
From Latin casus ('a falling, chance, occurrence'), from cadere ('to fall'). The same root gives English 'case', 'cadence' and 'occasion'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- casus
- English cognates
- case, cadence, occasion
Grammar
Examples
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In that case, we had better talk tomorrow morning.
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The detective investigated the case for three months.
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Listen to me, you will see how well it turns out.
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Do not pay attention to him, he always says strange things.
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In any case, I would prefer you to come tomorrow morning.
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It is a very hard case for the judge to solve.
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Grammar articles
(6)Common Spanish Collocations: tomar, hacer, dar + Noun
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Spanish Set Phrases: tener ganas, echar de menos and More
Spanish Subjunctive in Adverbial Clauses: cuando, para que
Spanish Subjunctive in Relative (Adjective) Clauses
Spanish Subjunctive Set Phrases: pase lo que pase, ojalá
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 5: caso, forma, junto and 7 more words.