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/deteɾmiˈnaðo/

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Translation

certain

Word origin

Past participle of determinar, from Latin determinare ('to set limits'), from de ('off') plus terminare ('to bound'), from terminus ('boundary'). The same root gives English 'determine' and 'terminal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
determinare
English cognates
determined, terminal

Grammar

Femininedeterminada
Masc pluraldeterminados
Fem pluraldeterminadas

Examples

.

It is only accepted in certain cases.

válida .

The offer is valid for a specific period of time.

rinde.

She is a very determined person and does not give up.

rellenar .

The form has to be filled in a specific way.

.

He arrived with a determined step towards the door.

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This word is part of lesson 84.