/fasθiˈnante/
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Translation
fascinating
Word origin
From the present participle of the Latin verb fascinare ('to bewitch, enchant'), from fascinum ('a spell, charm'). The same root gives English 'fascinate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fascinare
- English cognates
- fascinate
Grammar
Masc pluralfascinantes
Examples
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The history of this city is fascinating.
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We found a fascinating book about space.
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What a fascinating idea!
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The teacher has a fascinating way of explaining.
miles visitantes.
Its fascinating landscapes attract thousands of visitors.
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