Kilo Lingo

/maɾˈθjal/

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Translation

martial

Word origin

From Latin martialis ('of Mars'), from Mars, the Roman god of war. The same root gives English 'martial' and the month name 'March'.

Origin
Latin
Root
martialis
English cognates
martial, March

Grammar

Masc pluralmarciales

Examples

Practica .

He has practised martial arts since he was a child.

desfile solemne.

The parade had a martial and solemn air.

Impusieron .

They imposed martial law across the whole region.

.

He walked with a firm and martial step.

.

The band played martial music before the fight.

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This word is part of lesson 66.