La fuga
Example: La fuga de agua causó daños en toda la casa.
Definition
"La fuga" refers to the escape or leakage of a substance, commonly liquid or gas, from a confined space or container, often causing damage or loss, as in the example phrase where a water leak caused damage throughout the house.
Etymology
The term "la fuga" comes from the Latin word 'fuga,' meaning flight or escape. Originally used to describe fleeing or running away, it evolved in Spanish to refer broadly to any kind of escape, including the leakage of fluids or gases. Did you know? The word 'fugitive' shares the same root as "la fuga."
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"La fuga" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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