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origen

origin

noun oh-REE-hehn Common

Origin: From Latin origo, originis.

Usage Note

Origen ends in -n, so its plural orígenes requires a written accent to preserve the original stress on the penultimate syllable — a classic stress-shift plural. De origen is used adjectivally (un producto de origen francés). The adjective original and verb originar share the same root.

Examples

"¿Cuál es el origen de esta tradición?"

Natural Translation

What is the origin of this tradition?

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