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/θenˈtɾal/ ES

/senˈtɾal/ MX

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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

Femininecentral
Masc pluralcentrales

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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This word is part of lesson 27.