la
feminine
/konˈdesa/
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Translation
countess
Word origin
From Late Latin comitissa, the feminine of comes ('companion, count'), which also gave Spanish conde. The Latin comes underlies English 'count' and 'county'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- comitissa
- English cognates
- count, county
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcondesas
Examples
.
The countess lived in an enormous castle.
saludaron .
Everyone greeted the countess with respect.
heredó .
The young countess inherited her father's lands.
¿ retrato ?
Have you seen the portrait of the countess in the museum?
gran .
The countess organised a grand party at her mansion.
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