El borde
Example: El borde de la mesa está pintado de rojo brillante.
Definition
"El borde" refers to the edge or border of an object or surface, such as the outermost part of a table or any defined limit. It is the boundary line that separates one area from another, often noticeable by a change in color, texture, or elevation.
Etymology
The term "el borde" comes from Old Spanish, derived from the Vulgar Latin *borda, meaning 'board' or 'plank.' It originally referred to a strip of wood, and over time evolved to mean an edge or border. Did you know that the word is related to the English word 'board,' reflecting their shared history?
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"El borde" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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