Latin Roots
This Latin word means “love” , and in Italian is pronounced "Amore".
Amo
Spanish escuela comes from this Latin word meaning “school.”
schola
The word portable comes from this Latin verb meaning “to carry.”
porto
Translate the Latin AND name a modern language word related to it:
porto
I carry + ___________
What does it mean when two words share a common Latin root?
They are derivatives
This Latin word meaning “foot” has derivatives such as pedal.
pes, pedis
English audible comes from this Latin verb meaning “to hear.”
audio
The word motion comes from this Latin verb meaning “to move.”
moveo
Translate the Latin AND name a modern language word related to it:
Porta
Door + ___________
Explain how knowing Latin helps you learn other languages.
It helps recognize patterns, roots, meanings, and even definitions to certain words.
This Latin word meaning “hand” leads to derivatives like manual and manage.
manus
French "roi" comes from this Latin word meaning “king.”
rex
The word predict and dictate comes from this Latin verb meaning “to say.”
dico
Translate the Latin AND name a modern language word related to it:
Bonus
Good + _________
Name one subject area that uses the most Latin-based words
Science, medicine, law
This Latin word means “friend” and leads to amicable.
amicus / amica
French mère comes from this Latin word meaning “mother.”
mater
The word lunar comes from this Latin word meaning “moon.”
luna
Translate the Latin AND name a modern language word related to it:
Vivo
I live + ____________
Which modern language is not based on Latin: Spanish, French, Romanian, or German?
German
This Latin word meaning “to see” has a derivative in English meaning "Invisible".
video
Spanish escribir comes from this Latin verb meaning “to write.”
scribo
The word vocal comes from this Latin word meaning “voice.”
vox
Translate the Latin AND name a modern language word related to it:
Tempus
(HINT: Means "Tempo" in Italian.)
Time + ____________
Why is Latin sometimes called a “dead language,” and why is that misleading?
It is not spoken daily, but it’s still used everywhere.