la
feminine
/ekspeðiˈθjon/
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Translation
expedition
Word origin
From Latin expeditionem, from expedire ('to make ready, set free'), literally 'to free the feet', from ex ('out') plus pes ('foot'). English 'expedition' and 'expedite' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- expedire
- English cognates
- expedition, expedite
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralexpediciones
Examples
Everest .
The expedition to Everest lasted several weeks.
¿ selva?
Are you signing up for the expedition through the jungle?
científica .
The scientific expedition discovered a new species.
.
They prepared the expedition very carefully.
sana .
The whole expedition returned safe and sound.
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