Individual
Example: Cada individuo tiene derecho a expresar su opinión libremente.
Definition
"Individual" refers to a single person regarded as separate and distinct from a group, emphasizing personal identity and rights. For example, in the phrase 'Cada individuo tiene derecho a expresar su opinión libremente,' it highlights each person's right to freely express their opinion.
Etymology
The word "individual" comes from the Latin 'individuus,' meaning 'indivisible' or 'inseparable.' It originally described something that cannot be divided, later evolving to refer to a single person as a distinct entity. Did you know that its roots emphasize unity and uniqueness simultaneously?
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"Individual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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