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original

original

adjective oh-ree-hee-NAHL Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Latin originalis (relating to origin).

Usage Note

Original can mean 'first/earliest' (la versión original), 'creative/novel' (una idea original), or 'authentic' (el cuadro original). It is invariable for gender (el texto original, la idea original) and adds -es in the plural. The noun el original refers to the original copy of a document, contrasted with a photocopy. En versión original (VO) on a cinema listing means the film is shown in its original language with subtitles.

Examples

"Prefiero ver la película en versión original."

Natural Translation

I prefer to watch the film in the original version.

Literal Translation

I-prefer to-watch the film in version original

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