El mal
Example: El mal en la historia siempre causa problemas grandes.
Definition
"El mal" refers to the concept of evil or wrongdoing that causes harm, suffering, or moral corruption. It is often discussed in philosophy as the force or principle opposing good, causing significant problems in history and human experience.
Etymology
The phrase "el mal" comes from Spanish, where "el" is the definite article meaning "the," and "mal" means "bad" or "evil." The word "mal" has Latin roots from "malus," meaning "bad" or "evil." Did you know? The concept of "el mal" has been central to many philosophical debates about morality and the nature of human behavior.
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"El mal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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