La revuelta
Example: La revuelta contra el rey duró varios días en la ciudad.
Definition
"La revuelta" refers to an uprising or rebellion, typically involving a group of people who rise against authority or established order. It often implies a sudden and intense collective action aimed at challenging political or social power, as in the phrase 'La revuelta contra el rey duró varios días en la ciudad.'
Etymology
The term "la revuelta" comes from the Spanish verb 'revolver,' which means to turn or stir up. Derived from the Latin 'revolutare,' meaning to roll back or overturn, it figuratively came to describe social or political upheavals. Did you know? The word captures the idea of people 'turning back' against authority.
Learn to use this word actively
"La revuelta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
