La capital
Example: Madrid es la capital de España desde hace siglos.
Definition
"La capital" refers to the city or town that serves as the official seat of government and administrative center of a country, region, or state. For example, Madrid is the capital of Spain, where the main political institutions are located.
Etymology
The term "la capital" comes from the Latin word 'caput,' meaning 'head,' symbolizing the chief city or the 'head' of a country. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean the primary city where government functions are centralized.
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"La capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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