Descentralizar
Example: El gobierno decidió descentralizar el poder para mejorar la gestión.
Definition
"Descentralizar" means to distribute or transfer authority, power, or functions from a central organization or government to lower levels or local entities, allowing for more localized management and decision-making, as in the phrase 'El gobierno decidió descentralizar el poder para mejorar la gestión.'
Etymology
The word "descentralizar" comes from the prefix 'des-' meaning 'to undo' or 'remove,' combined with 'centralizar,' which derives from 'central' (from Latin 'centralis'), meaning 'related to the center.' Thus, "descentralizar" literally means 'to remove from the center.' Did you know? This word reflects political and administrative shifts aimed at reducing central control.
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"Descentralizar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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