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feminine

/reakˈθjon/ ES

/reakˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

reaction

Word origin

From Latin re- ('back, again') and actio ('a doing, an action'), from agere ('to do, to drive'). The same parts give English 'reaction'.

Origin: Latin
Root: reactio
English cognates: reaction

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralreacciones

Examples

Her reaction to the news surprised me a lot.

produjo .

The chemical reaction produced a change of colour.

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What was the audience's reaction at the premiere?

marisco.

She had an allergic reaction after eating seafood.

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My first reaction was to laugh, even though the situation was serious.

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This word is part of lesson 38.