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masculine

/ˈpɾinθipe/ ES

/ˈpɾinsipe/ MX

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Translation

prince

Word origin

From Latin princeps ('first, foremost, chief'), from primus ('first') and capere ('to take'). The same root gives English prince and principal.

Origin: Latin
Root: princeps
English cognates: prince, principal

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralpríncipes

Examples

The young prince will visit the country tomorrow.

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In the tale, the princess rescues the prince.

The prince lives in an old palace.

The prince married a woman from the village.

She treats him as if he were a prince.

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This word is part of lesson 25.