Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 8 Gladiatores Translation Jun 2026

A word to the wise. Using a translation to check your work is a powerful study tool. Using a translation to avoid doing your own parsing will hurt you on the exam. Use this guide as a tutor, not a cheat sheet.

The translation requires distinguishing between specific types of fighters mentioned in the arena: Murmillōnēs : Heavily armed gladiators with helmets and shields. Rētiāriī A word to the wise

Bestiarius venatorem petit.

subito Orestes cadere coepit. populus magno clamo exclamavit. 'occide! occide!' inquit populus. Orestes manum ad Holconium tollere coepit. A word to the wise

Look for those -as, -os, and -es endings. These tell you who is receiving the action. A word to the wise