El golpe de estado
Example: El golpe de estado cambió el gobierno en solo unas horas.
Definition
"El golpe de estado" refers to a sudden and illegal seizure of governmental power, typically executed by a small group, often military, overthrowing the existing government. It usually happens swiftly and without the consent of the population or legal process.
Etymology
The term "el golpe de estado" originates from Spanish, combining "golpe," meaning 'blow' or 'strike,' and "estado," meaning 'state.' It literally translates to 'blow of state,' reflecting the forceful and abrupt nature of this political act. Did you know? The phrase captures the idea of a sudden strike against the state's authority.
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"El golpe de estado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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