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/ˈpakto/

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Translation

pact, agreement

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Word origin

From Latin pactum ('agreement'), from pacisci ('to agree, to make a bargain'). The same root gives English 'pact' and 'compact'.

Origin
Latin
Root
pactum
English cognates
pact, compact

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpactos

Examples

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The two countries signed a peace pact.

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We made a pact not to tell anyone.

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The pact between the parties lasted barely a year.

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Are you willing to keep your part of the pact?

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They broke the pact as soon as it suited them.

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This word is taught in chapter 36, lesson 4: pacto, senado, íntimo and 7 more words.