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feminine

/fundaˈθjon/

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Translation

foundation

Word origin

From Latin fundatio(nem), from fundare ('to found, to lay the base of'), from fundus ('bottom, base').

Origin
Latin
Root
fundare
English cognates
foundation, found, fund

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfundaciones

Examples

.

The founding of the city is celebrated every year.

.

She works at a foundation that helps children.

novecientos cincuenta.

The founding of the company was in nineteen fifty.

Donaron benéfica.

They donated a lot of money to the charitable foundation.

recaudar .

The foundation organises events to raise funds.

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This word is part of lesson 65.