La capital
Example: Madrid es la capital y centro histórico de España.
Definition
"La capital" refers to the city that serves as the primary seat of government and administrative center of a country or region. It is often the most important urban area historically, politically, and culturally, as shown in the example: Madrid is the capital and historical center of Spain.
Etymology
The term "la capital" originates from the Latin word 'caput,' meaning 'head,' which metaphorically denotes the leading or main city of a country. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean the principal city where government functions are concentrated.
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"La capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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