What does "origen" mean in English?

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Spanish

origen

English

origin

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Alternative translations of "origen"

source
beginning
cause
root

Examples of how to use "origen" in Spanish

Spanish
Se desconoce el origen del fuego.
English
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Spanish
¿Cuál es el origen de esa costumbre?
English
What is the origin of that custom?
Spanish
Investigo el origen de mi apellido.
English
I am researching the origin of my last name.
Spanish
Ese rumor tiene un origen desconocido.
English
That rumor has an unknown origin.
Spanish
El origen del río está en la montaña.
English
The source of the river is in the mountain.

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Se desconoce el origen del fuego.

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