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la

feminine

/θeleβɾaˈθjon/

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Translation

celebration

Word origin

From Latin celebratio, from celebrare ('to frequent, honour, celebrate'), itself from celeber ('crowded, renowned'). English 'celebration' comes from the same source.

Origin
Latin
Root
celebratio
English cognates
celebration, celebrity

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcelebraciones

Examples

madrugada.

The celebration went on until dawn.

.

We organised a celebration for her birthday.

inolvidable.

The wedding was an unforgettable celebration.

.

The whole family came to the celebration.

aniversario .

They are preparing the celebration for the town's anniversary.

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This word is part of lesson 62.