Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 50.