El aliado
Example: Durante la guerra, España fue un aliado importante de Francia.
Definition
"El aliado" refers to a person, group, or nation that cooperates with another for mutual benefit, especially in the context of war or politics. In history, an 'ally' supports and works alongside another party to achieve common goals or defend against a common enemy.
Etymology
The word "el aliado" comes from the Latin word 'alligare,' meaning 'to bind to' or 'to tie together.' This reflects the idea of forming a binding agreement or partnership. Did you know? The concept of allies has been crucial throughout history, often determining the outcomes of wars and political alliances.
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"El aliado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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