/famiˈljaɾ/

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Translation

familiar, family-related

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Word origin

From Latin familiaris ('of a household'), from familia. The same root gives English familiar and family.

Origin
Latin
Root
familiaris
English cognates
familiar, family

Grammar

Masc pluralfamiliares

Examples

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His face looks familiar to me.

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We have a family matter to discuss.

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It is a very familiar and pleasant atmosphere.

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This song sounds familiar but I do not remember the title.

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We organised a family meal to celebrate the birthday.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 10: familiar, colega, calmarse and 7 more words.