Hacer la paz
Example: Después de la guerra, los países decidieron hacer la paz.
Definition
"Hacer la paz" means to actively establish peace or end conflict between parties, especially after a war or dispute. It involves agreeing on terms to stop fighting and promote harmony, as in the phrase, 'After the war, the countries decided to hacer la paz.'
Etymology
The phrase "hacer la paz" combines the Spanish verb "hacer" meaning 'to make or do' with "la paz," meaning 'the peace.' Originating from Latin roots, the expression literally means 'to make peace,' reflecting the act of creating harmony after conflict.
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"Hacer la paz" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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