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/peɾˈsona/

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Translation

person, individual

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Word origin

From Latin persona ('mask worn by an actor, character, person'), possibly borrowed from Etruscan.

Origin
Latin
Root
persona
English cognates
person, personal, persona

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpersonas

Examples

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She is a big-hearted person and always helps others.

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I cannot believe that person said that.

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The meeting is for a maximum of ten people.

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There is someone waiting at the building entrance.

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She is a very kind person with everyone.

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Each person brings something different to the team.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 9: persona, mañana, vale and 7 more words.