El cúmulo
Example: El cúmulo de problemas dificultó la resolución rápida.
Definition
"El cúmulo" refers to a collection or accumulation of things, often problems or issues, gathered together over time, creating a significant mass or quantity that can complicate a situation, as in the phrase 'El cúmulo de problemas dificultó la resolución rápida.'
Etymology
The word "el cúmulo" comes from the Latin 'cumulus,' meaning a heap or pile. Did you know? The term originally described physical heaps but evolved to mean any collective amount, especially abstract ideas or difficulties piling up.
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"El cúmulo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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