El aliado
Example: España fue el aliado importante durante la guerra.
Definition
"El aliado" refers to a person, group, or nation that cooperates with another for a common purpose, especially in a historical or political context. For example, in the phrase 'España fue el aliado importante durante la guerra,' it means Spain was an important partner during the war.
Etymology
The word "el aliado" comes from the Spanish verb 'aliar,' meaning to ally or unite. It originates from the Latin 'alligare,' which means to bind or tie together. Did you know that 'el aliado' literally means 'the one bound together,' highlighting the close cooperation implied?
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"El aliado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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