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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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This word is part of lesson 79.