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/teˈatɾo/

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Translation

theatre

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Word origin

From Latin theatrum, a borrowing of Greek theatron ('a place for viewing'), from theasthai ('to behold').

Origin
Greek
Root
theatron
English cognates
theatre, theory, theatrical

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralteatros

Examples

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We are going to the theatre tonight with our friends.

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The theatre in the centre has a hundred years of history.

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My daughter wants to study theatre at university.

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That small theatre offers very good plays.

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I bought two tickets for Saturday's theatre.

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This word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 8: teatro, legal, lección and 7 more words.