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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