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/isˈtoɾja/

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Translation

history, story

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Word origin

From Latin historia ('account, narrative, history'), borrowed from Greek historia ('inquiry, knowledge gained by investigation').

Origin
Greek
Root
historia
English cognates
history, story, historic

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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The history of this country is very long.

.

Tell me the story from the beginning.

.

It is a love and adventure story.

Salamanca.

She studies art history at the University of Salamanca.

Perú.

He told me an incredible story about his trip to Peru.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: historia, señora, ah and 7 more words.