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    Orígen (en. Origin)

    /oˈɾi.xen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Point or place from which something comes.
    The origin of this rock is volcanic.
    El origen de esta roca es volcánico.
    Cause or reason for something.
    We must understand the origin of the problem.
    Debemos entender el origen del problema.
    Background or roots of a person or thing.
    His family origin is very interesting.
    Su origen familiar es muy interesante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'orĭgĭnem', which means 'beginning' or 'source'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Of humble origin
    Refers to someone who comes from modest conditions.
    de origen humilde
    Of unknown origin
    Means that it is not known where something or someone comes from.
    de origen desconocido
    To its origin
    Indicates returning to the starting point or cause of something.
    a su origen

    Related Words

    Rural origin
    Refers to someone or something that comes from the countryside.
    origen rural
    Ethnic origin
    Indicates the ancestry or cultural background of a person.
    origen étnico
    Natural origin
    References the origin of something based on nature.
    origen natural

    Slang Meanings

    Cradle
    That city was his cradle, where he was born and raised.
    Esa ciudad fue su cuna, donde nació y creció.
    Root
    He always returns to his roots, to his place of origin.
    Siempre vuelve a sus raíces, a su lugar de origen.