Pacífico
Example: El océano Pacífico es el más grande del mundo.
Definition
"Pacífico" is an adjective used to describe something characterized by peace or calmness, often referring to a place or situation that is free from conflict or disturbance. In history, it can describe regions or periods marked by tranquility and the absence of war.
Etymology
The word "pacífico" comes from the Latin word 'pacificus,' which means 'peace-making' or 'peaceful.' It is derived from 'pax,' meaning 'peace,' combined with 'facere,' meaning 'to make.' Did you know that the Pacific Ocean was named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan because of its calm waters compared to the Atlantic?
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"Pacífico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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