Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/iluˈsjon/

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Translation

illusion, excitement, hope

Word origin

From Latin illusio ('a mocking, a deceiving'), from illudere ('to mock, to play with'), from in- ('at') plus ludere ('to play'). The same root gives English 'illusion' and 'illusory'.

Origin
Latin
Root
illudere
English cognates
illusion, illusory

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralilusiones

Examples

mucha verte .

I am really excited to see you again.

.

It was just an illusion of his tired eyes.

mucha .

The children are looking forward to the party with great excitement.

¡ , !

How wonderful, you have finally come back!

, .

Do not get your hopes up, it is not certain yet.

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This word is part of lesson 45.