El general
Example: El general lideró al ejército durante la batalla importante.
Definition
"El general" refers to a high-ranking officer in the military who commands large units or entire armies. This person holds significant authority and responsibility, often leading troops during important battles or military operations.
Etymology
The term "el general" comes from the Latin word 'generalis,' meaning 'pertaining to all, general.' It evolved through Old French and Spanish to denote a military leader with broad command. Did you know that 'general' originally implied something comprehensive or universal before being used specifically for military ranks?
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"El general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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