Where does “opacidad” come from?
opacidad (Spanish) comes from Spanish opaco, from Latin opācus — shaded, darkened; in the shade.
opacidad (Spanish): opacity
Definitions
- opacity
Ancestry of “opacidad”, step by step
opacidad traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Spanish opaco
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | opaco | opaque |
| 2 | Latin | opācus | shaded, darkened; in the shade |
via Latin opacitatem
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | opacitatem | accusative singular of opācitās |