El detonante
Example: El detonante de la discusión fue un malentendido simple.
Definition
"El detonante" refers to the initial cause or event that triggers a reaction or a series of actions, often leading to significant consequences. It is commonly used to describe the starting point of conflicts, debates, or important changes, as in the example phrase about a discussion.
Etymology
The term "el detonante" comes from the Spanish word 'detonar,' meaning to detonate or trigger, which itself derives from the Latin 'detonare,' combining 'de-' (down, away) and 'tonare' (to thunder). Did you know? The word originally referred to the firing mechanism in explosives, highlighting its role as a trigger.
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"El detonante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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