/ˈnoβle/
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Translation
noble
Word origin
From Latin nobilis ('well-known, noble'), from noscere ('to know'). The same root gives English 'noble' and 'notable'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nobilis
- English cognates
- noble, notable
Grammar
Masc pluralnobles
Examples
buen .
He is a noble person with a good heart.
gran .
The noble family lived in a great castle.
gesto .
It was a very noble gesture on his part.
campesinos.
The nobleman offered his help to the peasants.
¿ algún ?
Do you know any nobleman from that era?
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