Augusto

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological derivation?From Latin 'Augustus,' meaning 'majestic,' 'the increaser,' or 'venerable'
2. What does the name Augusto mean?It comes from the Latin word "Augustus," which means majestic, the increaser, or venerable.
3. Why was the name Augusto special for the first Roman Emperor?Gaius Octavius was given the title Augustus by the Senate, marking the start of the Roman Empire.

Epithet: A descriptive word or phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
Honorific: A title or award in recognition of achievement or status, often indicating respect.
Romance Languages: Languages that evolved from Vulgar Latin, such as Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Romanian.