La leyenda
Example: La leyenda cuenta historias de héroes antiguos y valientes.
Definition
"La leyenda" refers to a traditional story or narrative, often rooted in history but embellished with imaginative details, that explains events or characters of cultural significance, especially heroes or ancient times.
Etymology
The term "la leyenda" comes from the Latin 'legenda,' meaning 'things to be read.' Originally, it referred to texts about saints' lives to be read aloud. Over time, it evolved to mean any traditional story passed down through generations, often blending fact and fiction.
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"La leyenda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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