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feminine

/xuβilaˈθjon/

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Translation

retirement

Word origin

From Latin iubilatio ('a shouting for joy'), from iubilare ('to shout with joy'). The sense of joyful release shifted to leaving working life.

Origin
Latin
Root
iubilatio
English cognates
jubilation, jubilee

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraljubilaciones

Examples

disfruta .

My grandfather really enjoys his retirement.

muchos trabajadores.

Retirement age is approaching for many workers.

.

After retirement he wants to travel around the world.

¿ planear ?

When are you thinking of planning your retirement?

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Retirement gave him time to paint and read.

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