La intensidad
Example: La intensidad del sonido aumentó durante el concierto anoche.
Definition
"La intensidad" refers to the strength or magnitude of a physical quantity, such as sound, light, or force. It describes how powerful or concentrated something is, like the intensity of sound increasing during a concert, indicating a louder volume or greater energy.
Etymology
The word "la intensidad" comes from the Latin "intensitas," which means 'strength' or 'vehemence.' It entered Spanish through Late Latin, carrying the idea of force or power. Did you know that the root "intens-" relates to stretching or straining, reflecting how something can be 'pushed' to a high degree?
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"La intensidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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