Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/lanθaˈmjento/

Line drawing of lanzamiento
Coloured illustration of lanzamiento
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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.

.

The company is preparing the launch of its new product.

¿ ?

When is the release of the album?

.

His throw went very far and won the competition.

mucha .

Everyone was awaiting the launch with great excitement.

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This word is part of lesson 50.