Raíz
From Latin radix, radīcis, from Indo-European wrad (branch, root); means cause or foundation
The raíz (root / stem) is the part of a word that carries its core meaning — the part that does not change when you add a prefijo (prefix) or sufijo (suffix).
Examples
| Word family | Related words | Raíz |
|---|---|---|
| perro family | perro ("dog") perrito ("little dog") perrera ("kennel") | perr |
| presidente family | presidente ("president") expresidente ("ex-president") presidenta ("female president") | president |
| flor family | florcita ("little flower") florero ("flower vase") floristería ("florist's shop") | flor |
| mesa family | mesa ("table") mesita ("little table") sobremesa ("after-dinner conversation") mesota ("big table") | mes |