Reservar
Example: Voy a reservar una mesa para cenar esta noche.
Definition
"Reservar" means to arrange or set aside something in advance, such as a table at a restaurant, a ticket, or accommodation. It involves making a prior commitment to secure a service or item for a specific time or purpose, as in "Voy a reservar una mesa para cenar esta noche."
Etymology
The word "reservar" comes from the Latin verb 'reservare,' which means 'to keep back' or 'to save.' It combines 're-' meaning 'back' and 'servare' meaning 'to keep or guard.' Did you know? The idea behind "reservar" is about holding something safe for future use, which perfectly fits its modern meaning.
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"Reservar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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