La independencia
Example: La independencia de México se celebra cada 16 de septiembre.
Definition
"La independencia" refers to the state or condition of a country or nation being free from control or rule by another country. It signifies political freedom and self-governance, often celebrated as a significant historical event, such as Mexico's independence day on September 16th.
Etymology
The word "la independencia" comes from the Spanish prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'dependencia,' meaning dependence. It traces back to Latin 'independentia,' which means freedom from control. Did you know? The term gained widespread use during the age of revolutions in the 18th and 19th centuries, marking the desire for national sovereignty.
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"La independencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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