el
common
/piˈɾa.ta/
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Translation
pirate
Word origin
From Latin pirata, from Greek peiratēs ('brigand, one who attacks'), from peiran ('to attempt, attack').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- peiratēs
- English cognates
- pirate, peril
Grammar
Gendercommon
Pluralpiratas
Examples
desierta.
The pirate hid the treasure on a deserted island.
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In the film, a female pirate commands the ship.
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The pirates attacked the port at dawn.
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Do you like stories of pirates and distant seas?
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He bought a pirated copy of the film.
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