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/mu.ni.θiˈpal/

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Translation

municipal, local-council

Word origin

From Latin municipalis, from municipium ('free town'), from munus ('duty') plus capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'municipal' and 'municipality'.

Origin
Latin
Root
municipalis
English cognates
municipal, municipality

Grammar

Masc pluralmunicipales

Examples

presupuesto.

The municipal government approved the new budget.

.

The municipal library opens on Sundays.

empleado .

He works at the town hall as a municipal employee.

cerrada .

The municipal pool is closed for building work.

.

The local council elections are next month.

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This word is part of lesson 92.