La urbanización
Example: La urbanización del siglo XX transformó completamente la ciudad histórica.
Definition
"La urbanización" refers to the process of developing and expanding urban areas, typically involving the construction of buildings, infrastructure, and services that transform rural or undeveloped land into a city or town environment. It significantly changes the social and physical landscape.
Etymology
The word "la urbanización" comes from the Spanish root "urbano," meaning "urban" or "relating to a city." It derives from the Latin word "urbanus," which means "of the city." The suffix "-ización" indicates the process or action of becoming urban. Did you know? The concept of "urbanización" grew in importance particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries as cities rapidly expanded.
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"La urbanización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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