Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/reðenˈθjon/

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Translation

redemption

Word origin

From Latin redemptio (stem redemption-, 'a buying back'), from redimere, from red- ('back') plus emere ('to buy').

Origin
Latin
Root
redemptio
English cognates
redemption, redeem

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralredenciones

Examples

.

He sought redemption for his past mistakes.

muchos, .

For many, the film is a story of redemption.

.

She believed there was still redemption for him.

.

Redemption came when he least expected it.

¡ arrepentimiento!

There is no redemption without repentance!

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This word is part of lesson 93.