De larga duración
Example: Las guerras de larga duración transformaron profundamente la historia mundial.
Definition
"De larga duración" refers to events or phenomena that extend over a long period of time, often having significant and lasting effects. In history, it describes processes or conflicts enduring across many years, shaping societies and cultures profoundly.
Etymology
The phrase "de larga duración" comes from Spanish, combining "larga" meaning 'long' and "duración" meaning 'duration.' It literally means 'of long duration,' emphasizing the extended timeframe involved. Did you know this phrase is commonly used in historical studies to highlight long-term trends and events?
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"De larga duración" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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