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feminine

/paθ/ ES

/pas/ MX

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Translation

peace

Word origin

From Latin pax, pacis ('peace').

Origin: Latin
Root: pax
English cognates: peace, pacify, pact

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralpacesirregular

Examples

All I want is a little peace and quiet.

The countries signed a very important peace agreement.

Dejadme , .

Leave me in peace, I need to think about the work.

They finally made peace after months of arguments.

The garden has a peace that you do not find in the city.

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This word is part of lesson 10.