sánscrito

Sanskrit

noun SAHN-skree-toh Rare

Origin: From Sanskrit saṃskṛta (refined, perfected)

Usage Note

Sánscrito is the classical language of ancient India and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. As a noun it names the language itself; as an adjective it means 'Sanskrit' (texto sánscrito). Many European words — including Spanish ones via Latin or Greek — ultimately trace back to Proto-Indo-European roots shared with Sanskrit.

Examples

"El sánscrito es una lengua muy antigua."

Natural Translation

Sanskrit is a very ancient language.

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