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/emeɾˈxenθja/ ES
/emeɾˈxensja/ MX
Translation
emergency
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Word origin
From Latin emergens, the present participle of emergere ('to rise out, emerge'), from ex- ('out') plus mergere ('to dip, plunge'). The same root gives English emergency and emerge.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- emergere
- English cognates
- emergency, emerge, merge
Grammar
Examples
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In case of emergency, call this number.
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The emergency exit is on the right.
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They arrived at the emergency hospital.
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The emergency services took ten minutes to arrive.
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They declared a state of emergency after the strong storm.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 10: emergencia, saltar, laboratorio and 7 more words.