Transformar
Example: La revolución logró transformar profundamente la estructura social del país.
Definition
"Transformar" means to make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, nature, or character of something. It often refers to altering the social, political, or physical structure of an entity, as in significantly changing a country's social system.
Etymology
The word "transformar" comes from the Latin 'transformare', combining 'trans-' meaning 'across' or 'beyond' and 'formare' meaning 'to form or shape'. Did you know? The root 'formare' is related to the English word 'form', highlighting how transformation involves changing the shape or structure of something.
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"Transformar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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