La paz
Example: Después de la guerra, todos querían vivir en paz.
Definition
"La paz" refers to the state of tranquility and absence of war or conflict, especially after a period of violence or turmoil. It describes a condition where people live harmoniously without fighting, as in the phrase, "Después de la guerra, todos querían vivir en paz."
Etymology
The phrase "la paz" comes from the Latin word 'pax,' meaning peace or agreement. It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, retaining the same meaning of calm and absence of conflict. Did you know that "pax" was also the name of a Roman goddess symbolizing peace?
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"La paz" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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