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/ˈplaθo/ ES
/ˈplaso/ MX
Translation
period, deadline
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Word origin
From Latin placitum ('that which is agreed'), from placere ('to please, to be agreeable'). The sense narrowed to an agreed term or deadline.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- placitum
- English cognates
- plea, please
Grammar
Examples
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The deadline to hand in the report ends on Friday.
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We bought the car and paid for it in instalments.
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We have a period of thirty days to reply.
¿ ampliar ?
Can you extend the deadline by one more week?
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The loan is repaid in the short term.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 10: plazo, pescar, mezcla and 7 more words.