La capital
Example: Madrid es la capital de España y tiene mucha historia.
Definition
"La capital" refers to the city or town that functions as the seat of government and administrative center of a country or region. It often holds historical, political, and cultural significance, such as in the example: Madrid is the capital of Spain and has much history.
Etymology
The phrase "la capital" comes from the Latin word 'caput,' meaning 'head,' symbolizing the primary or leading city of a country. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote the city that 'heads' or governs the nation, carrying both political and historical importance.
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"La capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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