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/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.

, .

In the film, a female pirate commands the ship.

.

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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This word is part of lesson 46.