El mantenimiento
Example: El mantenimiento regular del coche evita problemas graves.
Definition
"El mantenimiento" refers to the regular process of preserving, repairing, or servicing equipment, machinery, or systems to ensure they function properly and avoid significant issues. For example, "el mantenimiento regular del coche evita problemas graves" means that regular car maintenance prevents serious problems.
Etymology
The term "el mantenimiento" comes from the Spanish verb 'mantener,' which means to maintain or keep. It originates from the Latin 'manu tenere,' meaning 'to hold in the hand.' Did you know? This reflects the idea of holding something up or supporting it, much like how maintenance supports the functioning of objects.
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"El mantenimiento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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