Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/dekoɾaˈθjon/

Line drawing of decoración
Coloured illustration of decoración
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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

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The decoration of the living room is very elegant.

navideña plaza.

We love the Christmas decoration in the square.

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Do you like the decor of this restaurant?

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We change the decoration of the house every spring.

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

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This word is part of lesson 91.