origen
origin
noun oh-REE-hehn Common
Origin: From Latin origo, originis.
Usage Note
Origen ends in -n, so its plural orígenes requires a written accent to preserve the original stress on the penultimate syllable — a classic stress-shift plural. De origen is used adjectivally (un producto de origen francés). The adjective original and verb originar share the same root.
Examples
"¿Cuál es el origen de esta tradición?"
Natural Translation
What is the origin of this tradition?
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