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feminine

/relaˈθjon/ ES

/relaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

relationship, relation

Word origin

From Latin relatio, relationis ('a carrying back, a report'), from referre ('to carry back, to relate'), from re- ('back') and ferre ('to carry'). It means 'relation, relationship'.

Origin
Latin
Root
relatio
English cognates
relation, relate, refer

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrelaciones

Examples

.

Her relationship with her parents was always very close and warm.

sucesos .

There is no relation between the two events of the day.

construyeron .

Over time they built a relationship of mutual trust.

.

Their relationship at work ended after a serious problem.

.

I have no connection with that company today.

.

The relationship between the two brothers was always very good.

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This word is part of lesson 11.