La fuente
Example: La fuente del parque tiene agua fresca para beber.
Definition
"La fuente" refers to a structure or natural source where water flows or is made available, often used for drinking, decoration, or irrigation. For example, "La fuente del parque tiene agua fresca para beber" means the park's fountain provides fresh water to drink.
Etymology
The word "la fuente" comes from the Latin word "fons, fontis," meaning spring or source of water. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote both natural springs and man-made fountains, highlighting the importance of water sources in human settlements. Did you know? The term also inspired the English word 'fountain.'
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"La fuente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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