-torio

Significados

1. 1

   sufixo

   enforms adjectives, usually from verbs; tends to indicate a relation to the action of the verb

   • prohibir (“to prohibit”) + -torio → prohibitorio (“prohibitory”)

   • inquirir (“to inquire”) + -torio → inquisitorio (“inquisitorial”)

2. 2

   sufixo

   enforms nouns, usually from verbs; tends to indicate a place where the action of the verb occurs

   • observar (“to observe”) + -torio → observatorio (“observatory”)

   • dormir (“to sleep”) + -torio → dormitorio (“bedroom”)