la
feminine
/eβakwaˈθjon/
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Translation
evacuation
Word origin
From Latin evacuatio, from evacuare ('to empty out'), based on e- ('out') and vacuus ('empty').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- evacuatio
- English cognates
- evacuation, vacuum
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralevacuaciones
Examples
.
They ordered the evacuation of the building.
realizó .
The evacuation was carried out without any problems.
Practicamos simulacro .
We practised an evacuation drill at school.
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The evacuation due to the fire lasted all night.
.
There is an evacuation plan on each floor.
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