El idioma
Example: Estoy aprendiendo el idioma español en la escuela.
Definition
"El idioma" refers to the system of spoken or written communication used by a particular community or country. It represents the language spoken by people, such as Spanish, English, or French, and is essential for communication, learning, and cultural identity.
Etymology
The term "el idioma" comes from the Greek word 'idiōma,' meaning 'a peculiar phraseology or dialect.' It entered Spanish through Latin, retaining its sense of a specific language or dialect used by a group of people. Did you know that 'idioma' originally implied something unique or personal to a community?
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"El idioma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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