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feminine

/dekoɾaˈθjon/ ES

/dekoɾaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

decoration, decor

Word origin

From Latin decoratio, from decorare ('to adorn'), from decus ('ornament, grace'). The same root gives English 'decorate' and 'decor'.

Origin: Latin
Root: decoratio
English cognates: decorate, decor

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluraldecoraciones

Examples

The decoration of the living room is very elegant.

navideña .

We love the Christmas decoration in the square.

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Do you like the decor of this restaurant?

We change the decoration of the house every spring.

The decor of the reception room cost quite a lot of money.

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This word is part of lesson 91.