{"id":6682,"date":"2021-03-11T07:23:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T07:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/?p=6682"},"modified":"2021-03-05T21:24:19","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T21:24:19","slug":"prefixes-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/en\/prefixes-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Prefixes in English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prefixes in English<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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INDEX OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n

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  • Prefix<\/li>\n
  • Affixes<\/li>\n
  • The importance of the meaning of the prefix<\/li>\n
  • Where does the prefix come from?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Prefix<\/h2>\n

    The prefix is \u200b\u200ba letter or group of letters that appears at the beginning of a word and changes the original meaning of the word.<\/p>\n

    Affixes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs tend to use different suffixes, so this makes it a bit easier to remember!\u00a0Collectively, prefixes and suffixes are known as “affixes.”<\/p>\n

    The importance of the meaning of the prefix in English<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    As we said before,\u00a0the prefix is \u200b\u200ba letter or a group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word and helps to indicate or modify its meaning<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0A simple example would be the same word “prefix”.\u00a0It begins with the prefix pre, which means “before.”<\/p>\n

    It is very important to understand what the different prefixes mean, as they can help you understand the meaning of any new vocabulary you learn.\u00a0However, you need to be careful, as\u00a0sometimes an English prefix can have more than one meaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Un ejemplo puede ser\u00a0 im-, que puede significar \u201cno\u201d o \u201cen\u201d. \/\u00a0\u00a0An example would be im-, this can mean \u2018not\u2019 or \u2018into\u2019<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Where does the Prefix come from?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The prefix of is of Latin origin<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It is used to indicate deprivation, removal, separation, denial, descent, inversion or intensity.<\/p>\n

      Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Decide<\/em>(Decidir),dehumidify<\/em>\u00a0(deshumidificar),\u00a0degrade<\/em>\u00a0(degradar),\u00a0detract<\/em>\u00a0(restar),\u00a0deduce<\/em>\u00a0(deducir),\u00a0decompose<\/em>\u00a0(descomponer),\u00a0decentralize<\/em>\u00a0(descentralizar),\u00a0desensitize<\/em>\u00a0desensibilizar,\u00a0deconstruct<\/em>\u00a0(deconstruir),\u00a0demoralize<\/em>\u00a0(desmoralizar),\u00a0defrost<\/em>\u00a0(descongelar),\u00a0destroy<\/em>\u00a0(destruir), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Prefix inter-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The prefix inter-comes from Latin. The prefix can be used to modify various types of words.<\/p>\n

        Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Interact<\/em>\u00a0(Interactuar),\u00a0intercede<\/em>\u00a0(interceder),\u00a0interlude<\/em>\u00a0(interludir),\u00a0intercep<\/em>t (interceptar),\u00a0intersect<\/em>\u00a0(cruzar),\u00a0intercom<\/em>\u00a0(intercomunicar),\u00a0interim<\/em>\u00a0(interino),\u00a0interject<\/em>\u00a0(interponer),\u00a0intermediate<\/em>\u00a0(intermedio),\u00a0international<\/em>\u00a0(internacional),\u00a0internet<\/em>\u00a0(internet),\u00a0interrupt (<\/em>interrumpir),\u00a0intertwine<\/em>\u00a0(entrelazar),\u00a0interview<\/em>\u00a0(entrevista), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Prefix pro-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Pro- is a very versatile prefix<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It is used to describe an affinity for something.\u00a0It can also describe priority in space and time, as well as denote advancement or indicate substitution.<\/p>\n

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          • ProBritish(<\/em>Probrit\u00e1nico),proactive<\/em>\u00a0(proactivo),\u00a0Provision<\/em>\u00a0(provisi\u00f3n),\u00a0Prologue<\/em>\u00a0(pr\u00f3logo),\u00a0Proceed<\/em>\u00a0(procede)r,\u00a0Produce<\/em>\u00a0(producir),\u00a0Protract<\/em>\u00a0(prolonga)r,\u00a0procrastinate<\/em>\u00a0(procrastinar)\u00a0Prohibit<\/em>\u00a0(prohibir),\u00a0provoke<\/em>\u00a0(provocar),\u00a0Pronounce<\/em>\u00a0(pronunciar), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Prefix ex-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            The prefix ex- is easy to use<\/strong>\u00a0, because it is most commonly separated by hyphens.\u00a0It means\u00a0no or sin<\/strong>\u00a0, and can indicate a previous status or title.<\/p>\n

            Examples:<\/p>\n

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            • Ex-wife<\/em>\u00a0(Ex-esposa),\u00a0ex-boyfriend (<\/em>ex-novio), ex-girlfriend (<\/em>ex-novia), ex-member (<\/em>ex-miembro), ex-president<\/em>\u00a0(ex-presidente),\u00a0ex-convict (<\/em>ex-convicto), exhume (<\/em>exhumar), ex-husband (<\/em>ex-esposo),<\/em>\u00a0etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Prefix un-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              The prefix un- is easy to use because it just means no<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It can be attached to all word forms so that they mean the opposite of what they originally mean.<\/p>\n

              Examples:<\/p>\n

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              • Unfair<\/em>\u00a0Injusto, unemployed\u00a0<\/em>desempleado, unseen\u00a0<\/em>Invisible, unfeeling\u00a0<\/em>insensible, uninformed\u00a0<\/em>Desinformado, undisputed\u00a0<\/em>indiscutible, unheard i<\/em>naudito, unrest\u00a0<\/em>malestar, unable\u00a0<\/em>incapaz, unhappy\u00a0<\/em>infeliz, uncooked\u00a0<\/em>crudo, unzip\u00a0<\/em>descomprimir, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Prefix re<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                It is originally from Latin.\u00a0It means again, or describes something that is repeating itself<\/strong> , and it can also mean backwards to denote a regression.<\/p>\n

                Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                • Regenerate<\/em>\u00a0(Regenerar),\u00a0refurbish<\/em>\u00a0(renovar),\u00a0reimburse (<\/em>reembolsar), revert (<\/em>revertir), retract (<\/em>retractar), retype (<\/em>reescribir), reconsider (<\/em>reconsiderar), revolt (<\/em>rebelar), renew (<\/em>renovar), reveal (<\/em>revelar), redistribute (<\/em>redistribuir), reconcile (<\/em>reconciliar), restock<\/em>\u00a0(reabastecer), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Prefix mis-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong>Mis-\u00a0is a very versatile prefix and can be applied to many different types of words<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It means bad, wrong, incorrect and generally has a negative context.<\/p>\n

                  Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                  • misinformed (<\/em>mal informado), misaligned (<\/em>mal alineado), misspell (<\/em>mal escrito), misread (<\/em>mal le\u00eddo), misuse (<\/em>mal uso), mispronounce (<\/em>mala pronunciaci\u00f3n), mishear (<\/em>mal o\u00eddo), mistrial (<\/em>juicio err\u00f3neo), misprint (<\/em>errata), mistrust (<\/em>desconfianza), misbehavior (<\/em>mala conducta), etc.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Prefix with<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                    The prefix con- is used with nouns, adjectives, and some verbs<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It means together, united, in addition to denoting a group of people, ideas or things.<\/p>\n

                    Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                    • Confirm (c<\/em>onfirmar), congregation (<\/em>congregar), console (<\/em>consolar), converge (<\/em>converger), consult (<\/em>consultar), confederation (<\/em>confederar), conjoined (<\/em>unir), conjecture (<\/em>conjeturar), confluence (<\/em>confluir), contingent (<\/em>contingente),<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Prefix prefix<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      The prefix pre- comes from Latin and applies to several different words.\u00a0It means before or in front of.<\/p>\n

                      Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                      • P<\/em>reset (<\/em>preajuste), prev\u00e9nt (<\/em>prevenir), prepay (<\/em>prepago), preschool (<\/em>preescolar), prewar (<\/em>preguerra), prefrontal\u00a0<\/em>prefrontal, prenatal (<\/em>prenatal), predetermined (<\/em>predeterminado), prehistoric (<\/em>prehist\u00f3rico), pretrial (<\/em>pre-juicio), preheat (<\/em>precalentamiento), precaution (<\/em>precauci\u00f3n).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Prefix im-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        The prefix im- is a negative prefix<\/strong>\u00a0, which means that it is used to change the meaning of a word to negative.\u00a0It can be applied to many different types of words, especially nouns and adjectives.<\/p>\n

                        Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                        • Impossible (<\/em>imposible), impatient (<\/em>impaciente), imperfect (<\/em>imperfecto), immature (<\/em>inmaduro), impurity (<\/em>impuro), impartially (<\/em>imparcial), immobilized (<\/em>inmovilizado), immaculate (<\/em>inmaculado), impassive (<\/em>impasible), etc.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          \u00a0<\/em>Prefix ad-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                          The prefix ad- comes from Latin.\u00a0It means towards, to, with respect to, or in relation to.\u00a0<\/strong>It can also describe the addition or union.<\/p>\n

                          Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                          • Administer (Administrar), advertise (publicitar), adhere (adherir), addition (agregar), admonish (amonestar).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Anti- prefix<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                            The prefix anti-\u00a0means against, opposite or in opposition to something<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It is used to form compound words that mean the opposite of their original meaning.\u00a0Also, it is usually divided with hyphens.<\/p>\n

                            Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                            • Antiseptic (<\/em>Antis\u00e9ptico), anti-hero (<\/em>antiheroe), antidote (<\/em>ant\u00eddoto), antifreeze (<\/em>anticogelante), antisocial (<\/em>antisocial), antiviral (<\/em>antiviral), antibiotic (<\/em>antibi\u00f3tico), antibody (<\/em>anticuerpo), antiwar (<\/em>antibelicista), anti-government (<\/em>antigubernamental).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Auto prefix<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                              \u00a0<\/strong>The prefix self-\u00a0means myself, spontaneous or self-sufficient<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It is used to create compound words and can be used in various types of words.<\/p>\n

                              Examples<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                              • Autobiography<\/em>\u00a0(Autobiograf\u00eda),\u00a0automotive<\/em>\u00a0(automotriz),\u00a0autopilot<\/em>\u00a0(piloto autom\u00e1tico),\u00a0autograph<\/em>\u00a0(aut\u00f3grafo),\u00a0automobile<\/em>\u00a0(autom\u00f3vil),\u00a0automatic<\/em>\u00a0(autom\u00e1tico),\u00a0autonomy<\/em>\u00a0(autonom\u00eda),\u00a0autocratic (<\/em>autocr\u00e1tico),\u00a0autocorrect<\/em>\u00a0(autocorrector), autodidact<\/em>\u00a0(autodidacta).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                And this is everything related to prefixes in English, in addition, we leave you before saying goodbye to the\u00a0next available calls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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