El poder
Example: El poder político cambió después de la revolución histórica.
Definition
"El poder" refers to the ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of people, institutions, or events, especially in a political context. It often denotes authority or dominance exercised by a person or group over others in society or history.
Etymology
The phrase "el poder" comes from the Latin word 'potere,' meaning 'to be able.' It evolved through Old Spanish to mean strength or authority. Did you know that the concept of "el poder" has been central to political and social history, symbolizing control and governance throughout the ages?
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"El poder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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