El poder
Example: El poder del rey terminó después de la revolución.
Definition
"El poder" refers to the ability or capacity to influence, control, or command others, often within a political or historical context. It denotes authority or dominance, such as the king's power ending after the revolution.
Etymology
The phrase "el poder" comes from the Latin word 'potere,' meaning 'to be able.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify authority and control. Did you know? The word 'power' in many languages shares this common Latin root.
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"El poder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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