La fortaleza
Example: La fortaleza antigua protegía la ciudad del enemigo.
Definition
"La fortaleza" is a historical noun referring to a large and strong building or complex designed for defense against attacks. It typically served as a military stronghold to protect cities or territories from enemies in ancient or medieval times.
Etymology
The term "la fortaleza" comes from the Spanish word for fortress, derived from the Latin 'fortis' meaning strong or brave. Did you know? The concept of a fortress dates back to ancient civilizations that built fortified structures to safeguard their people and resources from invaders.
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"La fortaleza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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