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    Latín (en. Latin)

    /la'tin/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Language of ancient Rome, predecessor of the Romance languages.
    Latin is fundamental for the study of Romance languages.
    El latín es fundamental para el estudio de las lenguas romances.
    Pertaining to the culture or religiosity of ancient Rome.
    Many legal concepts derive from Latin.
    Muchos conceptos jurídicos provienen del latín.
    Group of people who speak and interpret this language.
    Scholars of Latin are often experts in philology.
    Los estudiosos del latín suelen ser expertos en filología.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Latinus', which refers to the people of Lazio in Italy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Latin for dummies
    Simple explanation of complicated concepts.
    latín para tontos
    Speak in Latin
    To express something in a confusing or incomprehensible manner.
    hablar en latín
    Siren's song
    Judicial or religious, referring to classical Latin contexts.
    canto de la sirena

    Related Words

    Latinness
    Traits or characteristics of Latin culture.
    latinidad
    Latino
    Person related to Latin culture or language.
    latino
    Latinizing
    That resembles or adapts to Latin.
    latinizante

    Slang Meanings

    To speak using complicated words to appear knowledgeable.
    Don't speak in Latin, simplify your explanation!
    No hables en latín, ¡simplifica tu explicación!
    To refer to an academic or literary topic in a pretentious manner.
    That book is pure Latin to me, I don't understand it.
    Ese libro es puro latín para mí, no lo entiendo.