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feminine

/poˈθjon/

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Translation

potion

Word origin

From Latin potio ('a drink, draught'), from potare ('to drink'). The same root gives English 'potion' and 'potable'.

Origin
Latin
Root
potio
English cognates
potion, potable

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpociones

Examples

bruja mágica caldero.

The witch prepared a magic potion in her cauldron.

instante.

He drank the potion and fell asleep instantly.

¿ ?

Do you really believe this potion cures love?

, convierte .

In the story, the potion turns people into animals.

mago .

The wizard kept his potions in coloured bottles.

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This word is part of lesson 94.