El artículo
Example: Leí el artículo sobre animales en el periódico.
Definition
"El artículo" refers to a written composition in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication that discusses a particular topic or subject in detail. For example, it can be an essay or report providing information or opinions, such as in the phrase 'I read the article about animals in the newspaper.'
Etymology
The term "el artículo" comes from the Latin word 'articulus,' meaning a small joint or section. Over time, it evolved to refer to a distinct section or piece of writing within a larger work. Did you know that the word once described a small joint of the body before being used for written sections?
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"El artículo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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