la
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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