Example: Los arqueólogos excavan para encontrar objetos antiguos.
Definition
"Excavar" means to dig or hollow out the ground, usually to uncover or retrieve objects buried beneath the surface. In the context of history, "excavar" refers to the process archaeologists use to find ancient artifacts by carefully removing soil or rock.
The word "excavar" comes from the Latin 'excavare,' which combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cavare' meaning 'to hollow.' It literally means 'to hollow out.' Did you know? This verb has been used since ancient times to describe digging or making cavities, perfectly fitting the archaeological practice it now often describes.
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"Excavar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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