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/resiˈðente/

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Translation

resident

Word origin

From Latin residens, the present participle of residere ('to remain, to settle'), from re- plus sedere ('to sit'). The same root gives English 'resident' and 'reside'.

Origin
Latin
Root
residere
English cognates
resident, reside

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralresidentes

Examples

España .

He has been a resident in Spain for years.

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The building's residents complained about the noise.

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You need a resident's permit.

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The resident doctor attended to the patients all night.

¿ turista?

Are you a resident or a tourist?

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This word is part of lesson 54.