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cuna — meaning in English

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English meaning

cradle noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.

Senses

cuna is used for these senses in English:

cradle A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
cradle (figuratively) The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.

cradle — full definition

noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
noun The place or time where something began and was nurtured early on.
verb To hold something gently and protectively, as if rocking a baby.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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