el
masculine
/ˈpaɾto/
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Translation
childbirth, labour, delivery
Word origin
From Latin partus ('a bringing forth, a birth'), from parere ('to give birth, to bring forth'). The same root gives English 'parturition' and 'postpartum'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- partus
- English cognates
- parturition, postpartum
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpartos
Examples
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The birth was quick and without complications.
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The mother is resting after a long labour.
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The doctor said the delivery would be next week.
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What joy, everything went well with the birth!
Muchas .
Many women prefer a natural birth.
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