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/ˈsi.tjo/

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Translation

place, site, spot, room (space)

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Word origin

Generally derived from Latin situs ('position, site, location'); some accounts link it to the verb sitiar ('to besiege') and Latin obsidium.

Origin
Latin
Root
situs
English cognates
site, situate

Other proposed origins

  • Most often traced to Latin situs ('position, location'). (situs)
  • Some accounts connect it instead with the notion of a siege, from Latin obsidere ('to besiege'). (obsidere)

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

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This is the perfect spot to open the new office.

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There is no room in the car for all the suitcases.

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Look for a good place to eat near the museum.

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Everything must be in its place.

Dejame , .

Make room for me on the sofa, please.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 5: sitio, dólar, sentido and 7 more words.