Abordar
Example: Vamos a abordar el problema en la reunión de hoy.
Definition
"Abordar" means to tackle or deal with a problem, issue, or task directly and actively. For example, in the phrase "Vamos a abordar el problema en la reunión de hoy," it refers to addressing or confronting the problem during the meeting.
Etymology
The word "abordar" originates from the Spanish verb meaning to board or come alongside, especially a ship. It comes from the Old French 'aborder,' which meant to approach a ship to board it. Over time, it expanded figuratively in Spanish to mean approaching or tackling any issue or task head-on.
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"Abordar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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