/ˈaθja/ ES
/ˈasja/ MX
Translation
towards, around (time)
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Word origin
From the medieval Spanish phrase faz a ('face to, facing'), from Latin facies ('face') and ad ('to'). The Latin f became a silent h.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- facies
- English cognates
- face, facade, surface
Examples
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Walk towards the north for ten minutes.
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The meeting is around three in the afternoon.
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They headed towards the exit.
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I feel great affection towards my old neighbours.
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The boat was moving slowly towards the port at dawn.
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The boy ran towards his mother when he saw her at the door.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 13: hacia, querido, propio and 2 more words.