La genealogía
Example: La genealogía revela conexiones familiares que datan siglos atrás.
Definition
"La genealogía" refers to the study and tracing of family ancestries and lineages, revealing connections and relationships across generations. It often involves researching historical records to establish familial ties and heritage, as in the phrase 'La genealogía reveals family connections dating back centuries.'
Etymology
The word "la genealogía" comes from the Greek 'genealogia,' combining 'genea' meaning 'generation' or 'descent' and 'logia' meaning 'study of.' It entered Spanish through Latin and reflects the long-standing human interest in understanding family origins and histories.
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"La genealogía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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