Kilo Lingo

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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.

.

The evacuation due to the fire lasted all night.

.

There is an evacuation plan on each floor.

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This word is part of lesson 80.