La independencia
Example: La independencia de México se celebra cada 16 de septiembre.
Definition
"La independencia" refers to the state or condition of a country or nation being free from external control or rule. It often signifies the period when a nation gains political freedom and sovereignty, such as Mexico's celebration of its independence on September 16th.
Etymology
The term "la independencia" comes from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin roots 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang from or be influenced by.' Thus, it literally means 'not dependent.' This word has been used historically to describe a nation's freedom from colonial or foreign power.
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"La independencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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