/ˈintimo/

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Translation

intimate, close

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Word origin

From Latin intimus ('innermost'), the superlative of interus ('inner'). The same root gives English 'intimate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
intimus
English cognates
intimate

Grammar

Feminineíntima
Masc pluralíntimos
Fem pluralíntimas

Examples

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He is my closest friend from childhood.

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She kept her most intimate thoughts in a diary.

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They held an intimate wedding with the family.

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We have a very close and trusting relationship.

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Can I tell you something intimate without you repeating it?

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This word is taught in chapter 36, lesson 4: íntimo, senado, salvación and 7 more words.