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/tempeɾaˈtuɾa/

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Translation

temperature

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Word origin

From Latin temperatura ('a proportional mixing'), from temperare ('to mix in due proportion, to moderate'). The same root gives English 'temperature' and 'temper'.

Origin
Latin
Root
temperare
English cognates
temperature, temper

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltemperaturas

Examples

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The temperature today is very high.

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The doctor took the child's temperature.

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At what temperature does water boil?

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In winter the temperature drops a lot at night.

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You have to keep the food at a safe temperature.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 4: temperatura, patada, bombero and 7 more words.