Investigar
Example: Los estudiantes deben investigar la historia de su ciudad para el proyecto.
Definition
"Investigar" means to carefully examine, study, or inquire into a subject, especially to uncover facts or information. In the context of history, it involves exploring historical events, sources, and records to gain a deeper understanding or evidence about the past.
Etymology
The word "investigar" comes from the Latin verb 'investigare,' which means 'to track' or 'to search into.' It combines 'in-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and 'vestigare' meaning 'to track' or 'to trace.' Did you know that this root is related to the English word 'vestige,' which refers to a trace or remnant of something?
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"Investigar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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