la
feminine
/kwaɾenˈtena/
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Translation
quarantine
Word origin
From cuarenta ('forty'), from Latin quadraginta. It originally referred to the forty days ships were kept isolated to prevent the spread of plague.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- quadraginta
- English cognates
- quarantine
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcuarentenas
Examples
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The passengers had to remain in quarantine for two weeks.
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The ship stayed in quarantine at the port.
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About forty guests came to the party.
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How long does the quarantine last for this illness?
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During the quarantine I learned to bake bread at home.
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