La capital
Example: Madrid es la capital de España y tiene mucha historia.
Definition
"La capital" refers to the city where a country's government is located, serving as the main political, administrative, and often historical center. For example, Madrid is la capital of Spain, known for its rich history and central role in governance.
Etymology
The term "la capital" comes from the Latin word 'caput,' meaning 'head,' symbolizing the leading or main city in a country. Did you know? This word evolved to represent the city considered the 'head' of a nation where important decisions are made.
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"La capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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