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Free.

As we know nothing is for free but there is an exception to every rule.

"Gratis" means "Free of Charge" in Italian, in Spanish and sometimes in English.


It derives from Latin "Gratia" (The Singular version of Gratis) and it means "Favor".

English words that share the same origin are "Grace", "Gratuity" etc..


That's it for today. "Grazie" for reading and remember the exception I mentioned before:

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Spread the love ( it's Gratis..).


Pier.



 
 
 

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