el
masculine
/pɾoˈfeta/
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Translation
prophet
Word origin
From Latin propheta, from Greek prophetes ('one who speaks for a god'), from pro- ('before, on behalf of') plus phanai ('to speak').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- prophetes
- English cognates
- prophet, prophecy
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralprofetas
Examples
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The prophet announced great changes for the people.
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No one is a prophet in their own land.
muchos sagrados.
The ancient prophets wrote many sacred books.
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Do you believe that man is a true prophet?
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The prophet spoke in a firm and serene voice.
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