La urbanización
Example: La urbanización de la ciudad cambió mucho en los últimos años.
Definition
"La urbanización" refers to the process or result of transforming rural or undeveloped areas into urban ones, often involving the construction of housing, infrastructure, and services. It typically describes the expansion and development of cities or towns over time.
Etymology
The word "la urbanización" comes from the Spanish verb 'urbanizar,' which is derived from the Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city.' It reflects the process of making an area more city-like. Did you know? The concept grew in importance during the industrial revolution when many rural areas rapidly changed into urban centers.
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"La urbanización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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