Conducir
Example: Ella sabe conducir un coche pequeño en la ciudad.
Definition
"Conducir" means to drive or operate a vehicle, such as a car, directing its movement and controlling its speed and direction. It involves skill and knowledge to safely navigate traffic and road conditions, as in the phrase, 'She knows how to conducir a small car in the city.'
Etymology
The verb "conducir" comes from the Latin 'conducere,' meaning 'to bring together' or 'to lead.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean 'to drive' or 'to conduct.' Did you know? The root also relates to words about leading or guiding in other Romance languages, showing a shared origin.
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"Conducir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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