La reserva
Example: Hicimos la reserva para cenar a las ocho.
Definition
"La reserva" refers to the act of booking or reserving a place, service, or item in advance, such as reserving a table at a restaurant, as in the example phrase where a dinner reservation is made for eight o'clock.
Etymology
The term "la reserva" originates from the Spanish verb 'reservar,' derived from the Latin 'reservare,' meaning to keep back or save. Did you know that reserving was originally about setting something aside for future use, which perfectly fits the modern meaning of "la reserva" as a booking?
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"La reserva" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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