La ciudad
Example: La ciudad tiene muchos parques y calles bonitas.
Definition
"La ciudad" refers to a large and densely populated urban area characterized by numerous buildings, streets, and infrastructure. It often serves as a center for commerce, culture, and government, as in the example phrase: 'La ciudad tiene muchos parques y calles bonitas.'
Etymology
The term "la ciudad" comes from the Latin word 'civitas,' meaning 'citizenship' or 'community.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote a significant urban settlement where people live and work together. Did you know that 'civitas' also gave rise to the English word 'city'?
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"La ciudad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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