La flota
Example: La flota española navegó hacia América en el siglo XVI.
Definition
"La flota" refers to a fleet, particularly a group of ships sailing together for a common purpose, often associated with historical naval expeditions, such as the Spanish fleet that sailed to America in the 16th century for exploration, trade, or military missions.
Etymology
The term "la flota" comes from the Spanish word for fleet, which has roots in the Latin word 'flotta,' meaning a group of ships. This word reflects the organized naval expeditions of Spain during the Age of Exploration, highlighting the importance of maritime power in history.
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"La flota" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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