Translation
paper, role, part
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Word origin
Borrowed from Catalan or Occitan paper, from Latin papyrus, from Greek papyros ('the papyrus plant'). The 'role' sense comes from the paper an actor's part was written on.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- papyrus
- English cognates
- paper, papyrus
Grammar
Examples
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Write down your phone number on this piece of paper, please.
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The actor had a very difficult part in the play.
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The role of the leader is very important for the team.
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I ran out of paper just before writing the letter.
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The children made paper shapes in art class recibes.
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I ran out of paper before finishing the work.
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The children painted paper shapes in art class.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: papel, servicio, asegurar and 7 more words.