Latin Phrases
1 / 15Common Latin phrases used in English and their meanings
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What does the Latin phrase 'carpe diem' mean?
About Latin Phrases
Give your memory a workout with Latin Phrases: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Common Latin phrases used in English and their meanings Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What does the Latin phrase 'carpe diem' mean?
Answer: Seize the day
2. What does 'et cetera' (etc.) literally mean?
Answer: And the rest
3. The legal term 'habeas corpus' roughly translates to what?
Answer: You shall have the body
4. What does 'vice versa' mean?
Answer: The other way around
5. What does the phrase 'bona fide' mean?
Answer: Good faith or genuine
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