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feminine

/pɾinˈθesa/ ES

/pɾinˈsesa/ MX

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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

The princess lives in a very big palace.

The story is about a princess and a dragon.

The princess wears a gold crown.

The little girl wants to be a princess.

The princess dances with the prince at the party.

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This word is part of lesson 26.