la
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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