Partir
Example: Vamos a partir temprano para llegar a tiempo.
Definition
"Partir" means to leave or depart from a place, often used when someone is setting out on a journey or starting a trip. For example, in the phrase "Vamos a partir temprano para llegar a tiempo," it indicates leaving early to arrive on time.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "partir" comes from the Latin word "partire," meaning to divide or separate. Originally, it conveyed the idea of splitting or breaking apart, which evolved into the sense of leaving or setting off from a location. Did you know? The English word "part" shares this same root!
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"Partir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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