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desert in Latin

desert in Latin is desertum, deserta, dēscīscō — desert means a large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.

desert in Latin

desertum
noun
deserta
noun
dēscīscō
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
dēserō
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
perfugio
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
transfugio
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

What does "desert" mean?

  1. noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
    "They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel."
  2. verb To abandon a place, person, or duty, especially when you had promised or were obligated to stay.
    "He deserted his family without any warning."
  3. noun What someone deserves, whether reward or punishment (usually in the phrase "just deserts").
    "He got his just deserts when the scheme finally collapsed."

desert in a sentence

  • They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel.
  • Very few plants can survive in the desert heat.
  • He deserted his family without any warning.
  • The soldier deserted his post during the night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desert" in Latin?

"desert" in Latin is desertum, deserta, dēscīscō. desert means: A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.

How do you use "desert" in a sentence?

Example: "They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel." In Latin, "desert" is desertum, deserta, dēscīscō.

Are there other ways to say "desert" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "desert": desertum, deserta, dēscīscō, dēserō, perfugio, transfugio.

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