La contraseña
Example: No olvides escribir la contraseña para entrar al correo.
Definition
"La contraseña" refers to a secret word or phrase used to gain access to a protected system, account, or area, such as entering an email or a secure website. It ensures that only authorized users can enter by verifying their identity.
Etymology
The term "la contraseña" comes from Spanish, where 'contra' means 'against' and 'seña' means 'sign' or 'mark.' Originally, it referred to a counter-sign or a password used to recognize friends or allies during military operations. Over time, it evolved to mean any secret word used for access control.
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"La contraseña" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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