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/paˈθifiko/ ES

/paˈsifiko/ MX

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Translation

peaceful

Word origin

From Latin pacificus, from pax ('peace') plus facere ('to make'). A peaceful thing is, literally, peace-making.

Origin
Latin
Root
pacificus
English cognates
pacific, pacify, peace

Grammar

Femininepacífica
Masc pluralpacíficos
Fem pluralpacíficas

Examples

ordenada.

It was a peaceful and orderly protest.

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He lives in a peaceful village beside the river.

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We are looking for a peaceful solution to the conflict.

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He is a peaceful man who avoids arguments.

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The two countries maintain peaceful relations.

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This word is part of lesson 64.