Kilo Lingo

/pɾo.fe.sjoˈnal/

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Translation

professional

Word origin

From profesión, from Latin professio ('a public declaration'), from profiteri ('to declare openly'). The same root gives English profession, professional and profess.

Origin
Latin
Root
professio
English cognates
profession, professional, profess

Grammar

Feminineprofesional
Masc pluralprofesionales

Examples

.

His work is always very professional.

mucha .

We are looking for a professional with a lot of experience.

.

Doctors are great health professionals.

.

You need professional help for this case.

actitud .

She has a very professional attitude in the office.

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