La administración
Example: La administración colonial cambió mucho durante ese siglo.
Definition
"La administración" refers to the organization and management of resources, affairs, or institutions, especially in the context of government or colonial rule. It involves planning, directing, and controlling operations to achieve effective governance or operational goals.
Etymology
The word "la administración" comes from the Latin 'administratio,' meaning management or service. It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, retaining its connection to overseeing and managing affairs. Did you know? The term originally had a broader meaning, including service and assistance, before focusing more on governance and management.
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"La administración" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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