el
masculine
/lanθaˈmjento/
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Translation
launch
Word origin
From the verb lanzar ('to throw, launch') plus the noun suffix -miento, which forms nouns of action from verbs. Lanzar comes from Latin lanceare, from lancea ('lance, spear').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lanceare
- English cognates
- lance
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Plurallanzamientos
Examples
cohete .
The launch of the rocket was a total success.
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The company is preparing the launch of its new product.
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When is the release of the album?
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His throw went very far and won the competition.
mucha .
Everyone was awaiting the launch with great excitement.
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