el
masculine
/rekonoθiˈmjento/
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Translation
recognition, acknowledgement
Word origin
From the verb reconocer ('to recognise'), from Latin recognoscere, from re- plus cognoscere ('to get to know'). English 'recognition' comes from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- recognoscere
- English cognates
- recognition, recognise
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralreconocimientos
Examples
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She received recognition for her scientific work.
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Facial recognition opens the phone instantly.
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The doctor gave me a full check-up.
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He deserves the acknowledgement of all his colleagues.
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What a lovely recognition they gave her at the ceremony!
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