La brecha
Example: La brecha entre ricos y pobres sigue aumentando cada año.
Definition
"La brecha" refers to a gap or a significant difference between two groups, ideas, or quantities, often implying a division or disparity. For example, in social contexts, it denotes the widening divide between rich and poor populations.
Etymology
The phrase "la brecha" comes from Spanish, where "brecha" originally meant a gap or breach, often in a physical barrier like a wall. Over time, it evolved to describe figurative gaps or differences, such as social or economic disparities. Did you know? The word traces back to the Old Spanish 'brecha', influenced by Vulgar Latin 'breccia', meaning a break or fracture.
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"La brecha" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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