La eliminación
Example: La eliminación de residuos es importante para el medio ambiente.
Definition
"La eliminación" refers to the process of removing or getting rid of something, often waste or unwanted materials. It involves the act of discarding or disposing of substances to maintain cleanliness or order, as in "La eliminación de residuos es importante para el medio ambiente."
Etymology
The term "la eliminación" comes from the Spanish verb "eliminar," which derives from the Latin "eliminare," meaning to turn out of doors or expel. This Latin root combines "e-" (out) and "limen" (threshold), originally implying pushing something beyond a boundary. Did you know? The idea of 'elimination' has long been associated with removing obstacles or unwanted items.
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"La eliminación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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