El general
Example: El general lideró el ejército durante la batalla importante.
Definition
"El general" refers to a high-ranking military officer who commands large units or entire armies. This person plays a crucial role in planning and leading military operations, as in the example phrase where the general led the army during an important battle.
Etymology
The term "el general" comes from the Latin word 'generalis,' meaning 'pertaining to all, universal.' It evolved through Old French 'general' to Spanish, where it denotes a military leader with broad authority. Did you know? The word suggests a leader with general or overall command, highlighting their extensive responsibility.
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"El general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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