quid est

Latin

Etymology

From quid the neuter of quis (“what”) + est (“it is”), form of esse (“to be”). Literally meaning "what is it?".

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /kʷid ˈest/, [kᶣɪd ˈɛst]

Idiom

quid est?

  1. (idiomatic) what's the matter?

Synonyms
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