Absoluto
Example: El poder absoluto del rey cambió la historia del país.
Definition
"Absoluto" in the context of history refers to a type of power or authority that is unlimited and not restrained by laws or other social structures. For example, "el poder absoluto del rey" means the king's power is total and unchecked.
Etymology
The word "absoluto" comes from the Latin word 'absolutus,' meaning 'unrestricted' or 'unconditional.' It originally described something free from bonds or limitations, which perfectly fits its historical use to describe unlimited power.
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"Absoluto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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