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derivation [derɪˈveɪʃən]
sustantivo
1. origen (m)
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derivation [de-ri-vei-shon]
sustantivo
1. Derivación, (process); origen (origin).
2. Etimología de una voz.
3. Derivación, descendencia. (Biología)
4. Derivación, reducción de la inflamación por medio de un vejigatorio. (Medicina)
5. La acción de sacar o desviar agua de un río para formar una acequia. (Desusado)
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| Q: | What is the derivation of el desayuno (breakfast)? |
| A: | Coincidentally, it's the same concept. "Ayuno"in Spanish means "fast"; "desayuno" means - in effect - "un-fast". The infinitive "ayunar" is to fast. |
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