Partir
Example: Vamos a partir temprano para llegar a tiempo.
Definition
"Partir" means to leave or depart from a place, often implying the start of a journey or movement. It can also mean to split or divide something into parts. For example, in the phrase 'Vamos a partir temprano para llegar a tiempo,' it means to leave early to arrive on time.
Etymology
The word "partir" comes from the Latin verb 'partīre,' meaning to divide or separate. Over time, its meaning extended to include leaving or departing, as leaving a place involves separating oneself from it. Did you know that the root relates to the idea of splitting, which is still evident in expressions like 'partir el pan' (to break bread)?
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"Partir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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