/θenˈtɾal/
Translation
central
Word origin
From Latin 'centralis', from 'centrum' ('centre'), itself from Greek 'kentron' (a sharp point). The same root gives English 'central', 'centre' and 'centric'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- centralis
- English cognates
- central, centre, centric
Grammar
Examples
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We live in a very central part of the city.
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The central idea of the book is very simple.
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The park is on a central street.
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The central points of the plan are already clear.
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The central station is near the hotel.
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Grammar articles
(5)Spanish Advanced Grammar (C1-C2): The Constructions That Sound Native
Spanish Regional Grammar: voseo (vos tenés), ustedes, and preterite vs perfect
Spanish Vocabulary: Spain vs Latin America (coche vs carro, móvil vs celular, zumo vs jugo)
Spanish Register: tu vs usted, vosotros vs ustedes (and how formal to be)
Spanish Spelling Traps: b vs v, g vs j, silent h (tubo vs tuvo, gente vs jefe)
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