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feminine

/bo.lunˈtað/

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Translation

will, willpower

Word origin

From Latin voluntas ('will, wish'), from velle ('to want'). The same root gives English voluntary and volition.

Origin
Latin
Root
voluntas
English cognates
voluntary, volition

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralvoluntades

Examples

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He has a very strong will and never gives up.

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She did it of her own free will.

mucha .

It takes a lot of willpower to change your life.

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We respect our parents' wishes.

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With willpower and work almost anything can be achieved.

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This word is part of lesson 28.