La teoría
Example: La teoría explica cómo funcionan las plantas en la naturaleza.
Definition
"La teoría" refers to a well-substantiated explanation or set of principles that aims to explain a particular phenomenon or a group of phenomena, often based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning, such as in the example phrase where it explains how plants function in nature.
Etymology
The word "la teoría" comes from the Latin 'theoria', which itself derives from the Greek 'theoria', meaning contemplation or speculation. Did you know? The Greek root relates to viewing or observing, highlighting the idea of careful thought and examination behind a theory.
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"La teoría" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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