La modernidad
Example: La modernidad transformó profundamente las estructuras sociales tradicionales.
Definition
"La modernidad" refers to the historical period characterized by profound social, cultural, and technological changes that transformed traditional social structures, emphasizing progress, innovation, and new ways of thinking from the late 19th century onward.
Etymology
The term "la modernidad" comes from the Spanish word 'moderno,' which is derived from the Latin 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' It reflects the concept of being current or new, highlighting the shift away from past traditions towards contemporary developments.
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"La modernidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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