El desierto
Example: El desierto es un lugar muy caluroso durante el día.
Definition
"El desierto" refers to a barren, dry area of land, typically covered with sand or rocks, where very little precipitation occurs, making it extremely hot during the day and often cold at night.
Etymology
The term "el desierto" comes from the Latin word 'desertum,' meaning 'an abandoned place' or 'wilderness.' Did you know it originally implied a place deserted by people, which perfectly fits the vast, empty spaces deserts are known for?
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"El desierto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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