La frontera
Example: La frontera entre los países está bien marcada.
Definition
"La frontera" refers to the boundary or border that separates two countries or territories. It often denotes a physical or political dividing line that marks the limits of national sovereignty and jurisdiction, as in the example phrase: 'La frontera entre los países está bien marcada.'
Etymology
The term "la frontera" originates from the Latin word 'frons,' meaning 'front' or 'forehead,' which evolved in Old Spanish to signify a border or boundary. Did you know? It originally described the front line or edge of a territory, highlighting its role as a dividing point between lands.
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"La frontera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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