La capitulación
Example: La capitulación del ejército marcó el fin de la guerra civil.
Definition
"La capitulación" refers to the formal surrender or agreement made by a military force or party, often marking the end of conflict or war. It involves yielding to an opponent's terms, as in the phrase 'La capitulación del ejército marcó el fin de la guerra civil.'
Etymology
The word "la capitulación" comes from the Latin 'capitulum,' meaning 'a little head' or 'chapter.' Originally, it referred to chapters or sections of agreements. Over time, it evolved to mean formal agreements or surrenders, especially in military contexts.
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"La capitulación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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