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/kulˈtuɾa/

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Translation

culture

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Word origin

From Latin cultura ('cultivation, tilling'), from colere ('to cultivate, tend, honour'). The same root gives English 'cultivate' and 'colony'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cultura
English cognates
cultivate, colony

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralculturas

Examples

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Travelling helps you get to know other cultures.

variada.

Spanish culture is very rich and varied.

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The museum organises activities to bring culture closer to young people.

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What do you know about that country's culture?

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Music is part of the culture of a people.

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 12: cultura, jefa, moral and 7 more words.