La frontera
Example: La frontera entre los dos países está muy vigilada.
Definition
"La frontera" refers to the boundary or border line separating two countries or regions. It is a physical or political limit that marks the territorial division between nations, often controlled or guarded to regulate passage and maintain sovereignty.
Etymology
The word "la frontera" comes from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word 'frons' meaning 'front' or 'forehead,' symbolizing the front line or edge of a territory. Did you know? The term historically referred to the frontier zones during the Reconquista in Spain, where borders were heavily contested.
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"La frontera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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