El capítulo



Example: El capítulo final del libro fue realmente sorprendente.

Definition


"El capítulo" refers to a distinct section or division of a book or other written work, often marked by a number or title. It organizes the content into manageable parts, such as in the sentence: 'El capítulo final del libro fue realmente sorprendente.'

Etymology


The word "el capítulo" comes from the Latin word 'capitulum,' meaning 'little head' or 'section,' which was used to denote a heading or a division in a text. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically refer to chapters in books, helping readers navigate written works more easily.

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"El capítulo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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