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/riˈkeθa/ ES

/riˈkesa/ MX

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Translation

wealth, riches

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Word origin

From rico ('rich') plus the suffix -eza, ultimately from Gothic reiks ('powerful, ruler').

Origin
Gothic
Root
reiks
English cognates
rich

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralriquezas

Examples

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This family's wealth comes from the land.

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Money is not the only wealth that exists.

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The country is famous for the richness of its culture.

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Do you think that wealth brings happiness?

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They shared the riches out among all the children.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 7: riqueza, dinosaurio, observación and 7 more words.