La función
Example: La función de la lámpara es iluminar la habitación.
Definition
"La función" refers to the purpose or role of something, indicating what it is meant to do or accomplish. For example, in the phrase 'La función de la lámpara es iluminar la habitación,' it highlights the lamp's role of providing light to the room.
Etymology
The term "la función" comes from the Latin word 'functio,' meaning performance or execution. It evolved in Spanish to denote the action or purpose that something serves, reflecting its functional role. Did you know? The root is also related to words like 'function' in English, emphasizing utility and action.
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"La función" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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