el
masculine
/reˈtiɾo/
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Translation
retreat, withdrawal
Word origin
From the verb retirar ('to withdraw, to pull back'), formed from re- plus tirar ('to pull, to throw'). British English 'retire' shares the same formation.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- retirar
- English cognates
- retire, retreat
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralretiros
Examples
.
We spent the weekend at a mountain retreat.
.
He made a cash withdrawal at the machine.
, .
After retirement, he travelled all over the world.
monje .
The monk lives in a quiet and silent retreat.
anticipado .
Early retirement did not suit him.
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