Kilo Lingo

/surˈxiɾ/

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Translation

to arise

Word origin

From Latin surgere ('to rise, to spring up'), a contraction of subrigere, from sub ('up from below') plus regere ('to lead straight'). Shares its root with English 'surge' and 'resurgence'.

Origin
Latin
Root
surgere
English cognates
surge, resurgence

Grammar

Verb type-ir regular (spelling change g to j)

Examples

cualquier .

Problems can arise at any moment.

.

A new idea came up during the meeting.

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Great opportunities arose from the crisis.

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How did your interest in music come about?

, llámame .

If any doubt arises, call me on the phone.

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This word is part of lesson 51.