El ejemplo
Example: El ejemplo en el libro ayuda a entender la lección.
Definition
"El ejemplo" refers to a specific instance or case used to illustrate or explain a general rule or concept. It is often used to clarify a lesson or idea by providing a concrete demonstration, as in the phrase 'El ejemplo en el libro ayuda a entender la lección.'
Etymology
The phrase "el ejemplo" comes from the Latin word 'exemplum,' meaning a sample or pattern to follow. Over time, it entered Spanish as 'ejemplo,' maintaining its meaning as a model or instance used for illustration or teaching. Did you know that 'exemplum' is also the root of the English word 'example'?
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"El ejemplo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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