La hambruna
Example: La hambruna causó muchas muertes durante la guerra civil.
Definition
"La hambruna" refers to an extreme scarcity of food causing widespread hunger and starvation, often occurring during crises such as wars or natural disasters. It results in severe malnutrition and high mortality rates among affected populations.
Etymology
The term "la hambruna" originates from the Spanish word 'hambre,' meaning hunger, combined with the suffix '-una,' which denotes a large-scale or widespread condition. Did you know that 'hambre' itself derives from Latin 'fames,' which also means hunger?
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"La hambruna" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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