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masculine

/ˈmito/

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Translation

myth

Word origin

From Greek mythos ('story, word, tale'), which reached Spanish through Latin mythus.

Origin
Greek
Root
mythos
English cognates
myth, mythology, mythical

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmitos

Examples

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The story of that hero is an ancient myth.

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It is a myth that we only use ten per cent of our brains.

griegos origen .

Greek myths explain the origin of the world.

futbolista convertido .

That footballer has become a legend.

Muchos rodean construcción pirámides.

Many myths surround the building of the pyramids.

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This word is part of lesson 72.