el
masculine
/feˈnomeno/
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Translation
phenomenon
Word origin
From Latin phaenomenon, from Greek phainomenon ('that which appears'), from phainein ('to show, bring to light'). The same root gives English 'phenomenon'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- phainomenon
- English cognates
- phenomenon
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralfenómenos
Examples
boreal .
The northern lights are a stunning natural phenomenon.
.
The scientists are studying this strange phenomenon.
climático global.
Climate change is a global phenomenon.
convirtió .
That singer became a mass phenomenon.
.
No one can explain the phenomenon yet.
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