Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/tɾansiˈθjon/

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Translation

transition

Word origin

From Latin transitio ('a passing over'), from transire ('to go across'), from trans ('across') plus ire ('to go').

Origin
Latin
Root
transitio
English cognates
transition, transit

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltransiciones

Examples

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The transition towards democracy was slow but steady.

mudanza.

We went through a difficult transition after the move.

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How was your transition from school to university?

plena digital.

The company is in the middle of a transition towards digital.

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We need a smooth transition between the two scenes.

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This word is part of lesson 90.