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feminine

/noˈθjon/

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Translation

notion, idea

Word origin

From Latin notio ('a becoming acquainted, an idea'), from noscere ('to know'). The same root gives English 'notion' and 'notice'.

Origin
Latin
Root
notio
English cognates
notion, notice

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralnociones

Examples

aparato.

I have not the slightest idea how this device works.

básicas .

She has some basic knowledge of Italian.

¿ ?

Do you have any notion of what time it is?

.

The notion of time gets lost when one travels a lot.

programación.

The course gives some first notions of programming.

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