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feminine

/dis.kɾe.ˈθjon/

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Translation

discretion

Word origin

From Latin discretio ('separation, distinction'), from discernere ('to distinguish'), from dis ('apart') plus cernere ('to separate, sift').

Origin
Latin
Root
discretio
English cognates
discretion, discern

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldiscreciones

Examples

, .

I will tell you, but with discretion.

mucha .

She acted with great discretion during the meeting.

.

The decision is left to the director's discretion.

delicado.

I appreciate your discretion in such a delicate matter.

¿ ?

Can I count on your discretion?

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This word is part of lesson 77.