latin

• Relativo à língua antiga do Lácio e do Império Romano, ou aos povos e culturas dos países que falam línguas românicas.

Relating to the ancient language of Latium and the Roman Empire, or to the peoples and cultures of countries that speak Romance languages.

1. Relating to ancient Latins or Latin languageB2formal

   Pertaining to the ancient people of Latium or their language, which was the language of the Roman Empire.

   Relativo aos antigos latinos ou à língua latina

   • He studied Latin literature at university.
   • The Latin alphabet is used in many modern languages.
   • Latin inscriptions can be found on ancient Roman monuments.

2. Relating to Romance language speakersB2formal

   Describing people or countries whose languages derive from Latin, such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian.

   Relativo aos falantes de línguas românicas

   • Latin American countries share many cultural traditions.
   • The Latin Quarter in Paris is known for its lively atmosphere.
   • She enjoys Latin music and dance.

   Sinônimosromanceromanic

3. Relating to languages derived from LatinB2formal

   Pertaining to the group of languages that evolved from Latin, known as Romance languages.

   Românico

   • Spanish and Italian are both Latin languages.
   • The Latin roots of English words are often studied in etymology.
   • Many scientific terms come from Latin.

   Sinônimosromanceromanic

4. Relating to the ancient region of LatiumC1formal

   Of or relating to Latium, the ancient region in central Italy where Rome was founded.

   Latino

   • The Latin tribes settled in the region of Latium.
   • Ancient Latin cities were located near the Tiber River.
   • The history of Latium is closely tied to the rise of Rome.

• Substantivo que designa a língua clássica da Roma Antiga e seus dialetos, ou uma pessoa do antigo Lácio, ou um membro dos povos cujas línguas derivam do latim.

A noun referring to the classical language of ancient Rome and its dialects, or a person from ancient Latium, or a member of peoples whose languages derive from Latin.

nome próprio

1. Language of ancient RomeB1formal

   Any dialect of the language spoken in ancient Rome and its empire, from which the Romance languages developed.

   Latim

   • She studied Latin for five years in school.
   • Many English words have roots in Latin.
   • The manuscript was written in classical Latin.

2. Inhabitant of ancient LatiumB2formal

   A person who lived in the ancient region of Latium in central Italy.

   Habitante do Lácio antigo

   • The early Latins were among the founders of Rome.
   • Historians study the culture of the ancient Latins.
   • The Latins spoke an early form of the Latin language.

3. Person from a Latin-derived cultureB2formal

   A member of those peoples whose languages derive from Latin, such as Italians, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanians.

   Pessoa de cultura latina

   • The festival celebrated the traditions of the Latin peoples.
   • Many Latins share similar cultural and linguistic roots.
   • He considers himself a Latin because of his Italian heritage.

   Sinônimosromance