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/oɾaˈθjon/ ES

/oɾaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

sentence, prayer

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Word origin

From Latin oratio ('speech, discourse'), from orare ('to speak, to pray'). The same root gives English 'oration'.

Origin
Latin
Root
oratio
English cognates
oration, orator

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraloraciones

Examples

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Write a complete sentence with this verb.

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Grandmother says a prayer every night.

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The faithful repeated the prayer in a low voice.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 11: oración, medicamento, escudo and 7 more words.