Kilo Lingo

/impeˈɾjal/

Line drawing of imperial
Coloured illustration of imperial
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Translation

imperial

Word origin

From Latin imperialis, from imperium ('command, empire'). The same root gives English 'imperial' and 'empire'.

Origin
Latin
Root
imperialis
English cognates
imperial, empire

Grammar

Masc pluralimperiales

Examples

alza colina.

The imperial palace stands on the hill.

rodeada lujo.

The imperial family lived surrounded by luxury.

ruinas .

We visited the ancient imperial ruins.

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Do you know from which era this imperial crown is?

defendía .

The imperial army defended the borders.

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This word is part of lesson 74.