Investigar
Example: Los científicos investigan nuevas formas de energía sostenible.
Definition
"Investigar" means to systematically examine or study a subject, problem, or phenomenon in order to discover facts, gather information, or reach new conclusions. It involves careful observation, analysis, and experimentation, often used in scientific or academic contexts.
Etymology
The word "investigar" comes from the Latin verb "investigare," which means 'to track, trace out, or search into.' It combines "in-" (into) and "vestigare" (to track or trace). Did you know? The root "vestigare" is also related to the English word 'investigate,' reflecting the shared linguistic heritage.
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"Investigar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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