/ˈsumo/
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Translation
utmost, supreme, greatest
Word origin
From Latin summus ('highest, topmost'), a superlative related to super ('above'). The same root gives English 'summit' and 'sum'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- summus
- English cognates
- summit, sum
Grammar
Femininesuma
Masc pluralsumos
Fem pluralsumas
Examples
jarrón .
He handled the antique vase with the utmost care.
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The matter is of the greatest importance for the whole family.
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She listened to the news with the keenest interest.
sacerdote ceremonia.
The high priest led the ceremony.
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They did everything with the utmost discretion.
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