La emergencia
Example: Llamaron a la emergencia porque hubo un accidente grave.
Definition
"La emergencia" refers to a sudden, unexpected situation that requires immediate action or assistance, often related to danger or serious problems. It is commonly used to describe urgent incidents like accidents or medical crises needing prompt response.
Etymology
The term "la emergencia" comes from the Latin word 'emergentia,' meaning 'coming forth' or 'arising.' It entered Spanish to describe situations that 'emerge' suddenly and demand quick attention. Did you know that its root relates to the idea of something rising or appearing unexpectedly?
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"La emergencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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