Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/pɾinˈθesa/

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Translation

princess

Word origin

The feminine of principe, ultimately from Latin princeps, principis ('first, chief, leader'), from primus ('first') and capere ('to take'). It means 'princess'.

Origin
Latin
Root
princeps
English cognates
princess, prince, principal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralprincesas

Examples

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The princess lives in a very big palace.

dragón.

The story is about a princess and a dragon.

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The princess wears a gold crown.

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The little girl wants to be a princess.

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The princess dances with the prince at the party.

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This word is part of lesson 26.