El individuo
Example: Cada individuo tiene derecho a expresar su opinión libremente.
Definition
"El individuo" refers to a single person or human being considered separately from a group or society. It emphasizes personal identity and rights, as in the example phrase: 'Cada individuo tiene derecho a expresar su opinión libremente,' meaning each individual has the right to freely express their opinion.
Etymology
The term "el individuo" comes from the Latin 'individuus,' meaning indivisible or inseparable. It was adopted into Spanish to denote a single entity distinct from others. Did you know that the root highlights the idea of something that cannot be divided, much like a single person as a unique unit?
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"El individuo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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