LATIN EXPRESSIONS

Latin Words We Use Nowadays!

Hello! Today we are going to see about latin words or expressions that we use today.

-Habemus Papam!

These two words are hystorical because they announce that the Vatican has new pope. 

It is said in San Pedro´s basilisc when a new pope is chosen. Also is used colloquialy, in laughing way.

-Hey Tom! Habemus Papam!!

-A priori

A priori means “before to” or “sooner”.

- We need the keys a priori. 

 -Alter Ego 

It means, "the other I", as saying that a person has 2 personaliies. Also is used when somebody is very selfish. 

- He has too much ater ego. 

-Curriculum Vitae 

-It is the document that has all of our personal information. 

- Give me your curriculum vitae, please!

-Deficit 

It refers to the shortage of something. 

    - That girl has an attention deficit. 

- Vox Populi 

It means, "the village´s voice"

- To continue with this proyect we has to listen the vox populi.

- Desiderata

It is refered to something you miss, or you want. It transmits a peace feeling. It is more used to name the peace phrases.

Walk placid between the noise and the hurry and think that in the peace you can find the silence. 

-Carpe Diem 

It is very famous, it means "take advantage of the moment". It is used in many films and books. 

- Anna, you have to think: Carpe Diem! Forget about everything. 

- In vitro

It means something that is done in laboratory. 

- She is going to do an in-vitro fecuntation. 

-In Albis 

You get without ideas or you forget what you had  to say, you are in albis.

-Sorry, I´ve stayed in albis!

-De facto

It means "in fact" . But this is only said in Spanish.

- Ayer fui al pueblo, de facto vi a tu tío. 

And that´s all for today! We´ve made this article among all the components of the blog. 

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