El hecho
Example: El hecho de que llueva cambia nuestros planes hoy.
Definition
"El hecho" refers to a fact or reality that is undeniable and objective, often serving as a basis for reasoning or argument. In philosophy, it denotes an event or circumstance considered as a concrete piece of evidence or truth, like in the phrase "El hecho de que llueva cambia nuestros planes hoy."
Etymology
The phrase "el hecho" comes from the Spanish word "hecho," which derives from the Latin verb "facere," meaning 'to do' or 'to make.' Originally, "hecho" meant 'something done' or 'act,' and over time it evolved to mean 'fact' or 'event,' reflecting something that has been done or occurred.
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"El hecho" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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