Excavar
Example: Los arqueólogos comenzaron a excavar en el sitio histórico ayer.
Definition
"Excavar" means to dig into the ground or another surface, usually to uncover something hidden, such as artifacts or minerals. It involves removing soil or other material carefully, often for archaeological, construction, or exploratory purposes.
Etymology
The word "excavar" comes from the Latin verb "excavare," which means 'to hollow out' or 'to dig up.' It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cavare,' meaning 'to make hollow.' Did you know? The practice of excavation dates back thousands of years and has always been essential for discovering history buried underground.
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"Excavar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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