virginidad

/biɾxiniˈdad/ · B2 · noun · f

virginity

virgen + -idad (like -ity) = the state of being a virgin; virginidad = virginity

Virginidad comes from Latin virgo (maiden) via Spanish virgen, plus the suffix -idad, which matches English -ity. Swap -idad for -ity and you get virginity. Other pairs follow the same rule: realidad = reality, claridad = clarity.

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