La frontera
Example: La frontera entre los dos países está bien vigilada.
Definition
"La frontera" refers to the border or boundary line separating two countries or regions. It is a physical or imaginary dividing line that marks the territorial limits between nations, often monitored or controlled to regulate crossing and maintain security.
Etymology
The word "la frontera" originates from the Old Spanish term 'frontera,' which means border or frontier. It derives from the Latin 'frons,' meaning forehead or front, reflecting the idea of the 'front line' or edge of a territory. Did you know? This term has long been used in military and geographical contexts to describe boundaries.
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"La frontera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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