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    Orígenes (en. Origins)

    /oɾiˈxenes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The starting points of something, especially referring to genealogy or history.
    The origins of civilization date back millennia.
    Los orígenes de la civilización se remontan a milenios.
    The reason or motive for why something exists.
    His family origins are very interesting.
    Sus orígenes familiares son muy interesantes.
    Cultural or geographical factors that influence the development of a person or community.
    His cultural origins gave him a unique perspective.
    Sus orígenes culturales le dieron una perspectiva única.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'beginning' or 'source'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of the origins
    reference to the history or background of something.
    de los orígenes
    to seek the origins
    to investigate or inquire about the past of something.
    buscar los orígenes
    to return to the origins
    to return to the roots or principles of a situation.
    volver a los orígenes

    Related Words

    origin
    Starting point of something.
    origen
    ancestry
    Descent or lineage.
    ancestry
    root
    Base or foundation of something.
    raíz

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a person's cultural roots.
    That song reflects my origins.
    Esa canción refleja mis orígenes.
    Used to describe something that is authentic or traditional.
    That food is very much from my origins.
    Esa comida es muy de mis orígenes.