Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/kontɾaˈseɲa/

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Translation

password

Word origin

A compound of contra ('against, counter') and seña ('sign, watchword'). It originally meant the countersign given to confirm a sentry's password.

Origin
Latin
Root
contra + seña

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcontraseñas

Examples

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I have forgotten the password for my email.

Elige adivinar.

Choose a password that is hard to guess.

caracteres.

The password must have at least eight characters.

¿ wifi?

Can you give me the wifi password?

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Never share your password with anyone.

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This word is part of lesson 64.