Modernizar
Example: Es necesario modernizar las infraestructuras para mejorar la ciudad.
Definition
"Modernizar" means to update or improve something, especially infrastructure or systems, by making them more current or suitable for present-day conditions. It involves introducing new technologies, ideas, or methods to enhance functionality and efficiency.
Etymology
The word "modernizar" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the French verb 'moderniser,' which in turn derives from the Latin root 'modernus,' meaning 'of today' or 'recent.' Did you know? The concept of 'modern' originally distinguished the present from the ancient past, and "modernizar" carries this idea of making something contemporary.
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"Modernizar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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