La realidad



Example: La realidad de la situación es más complicada de lo esperado.

Definition


"La realidad" refers to the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined. It encompasses all facts and truths about a situation, such as in the phrase 'La realidad de la situación es más complicada de lo esperado.'

Etymology


The term "la realidad" comes from the Latin word 'realis,' meaning 'actual' or 'real.' It entered Spanish through medieval Latin, developing to describe what is genuine or factual. Did you know? The concept of reality has fascinated philosophers for centuries, seeking to distinguish what truly exists from perception or illusion.

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"La realidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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