la
feminine
/konstituˈθjon/
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Translation
constitution
Word origin
From Latin constitutio, from constituere ('to establish, set up'), from con ('together') plus statuere ('to set'). The same root gives English 'constitution' and 'statute'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- constitutio
- English cognates
- constitution, statute
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralconstituciones
Examples
garantiza ciudadanos.
The constitution guarantees the rights of all citizens.
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That article of the constitution protects freedom of the press.
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When was this country's constitution approved?
propuso reformar .
The government proposed reforming the constitution.
ciudadanos respetar .
All citizens must respect the constitution.
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