Fundar
Example: Quieren fundar una escuela en el pueblo pequeño.
Definition
"Fundar" means to establish or set up something, such as an institution, organization, or settlement, with the intention of creating a lasting foundation. For example, it can be used when people want to found a school in a small town.
Etymology
The word "fundar" comes from the Latin verb 'fundare,' which means 'to lay a foundation.' It is related to 'fundus,' meaning 'bottom or base.' Did you know? The concept of founding something originally referred to physically laying the base or groundwork for a building or community.
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"Fundar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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