🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

ejemplo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /eˈxem.plo/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Example/ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Este es un buen ejemplo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.

    "This painting is a classic example of the artist's early style."
  2. 2

    A person or thing regarded as a fit model to be imitated or avoided.

    "Parents should always set a good example for their children."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'example' originates from the Latin 'exemplum', meaning 'a sample or model'. It evolved through Old French 'exemple' before entering Middle English, reflecting the idea of serving as a model or pattern for imitation.

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