La generación
Example: La generación joven usa mucho la tecnología hoy en día.
Definition
"La generación" refers to a group of people born and living around the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences and characteristics. For example, the young generation uses technology extensively today, showing their distinct habits and preferences compared to older groups.
Etymology
The term "la generación" comes from the Spanish word 'generación,' which derives from the Latin 'generatio,' meaning 'a begetting or producing.' It reflects the idea of producing or bringing forth a new group of people in a specific time period. Did you know that the root also relates to the English word 'generate'?
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"La generación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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