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/donˈθeʎa/ ES

/donˈseʝa/ MX

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Translation

maiden

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin domnicella, a diminutive of domina ('lady'). The same root gives English 'damsel' and 'dame'.

Origin
Latin
Root
domnicella
English cognates
damsel, dame, madam

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldoncellas

Examples

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The maiden lived in a tower of the castle.

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In the tale, a knight rescues the maiden.

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Who is that maiden in the blue dress?

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The maiden served the queen with great loyalty.

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What a lovely story that of the maiden and the dragon is!

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This word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 1: doncella, suspirar, conserje and 7 more words.