Modificar
Example: Voy a modificar el documento antes de enviarlo mañana.
Definition
"Modificar" means to change or alter something, especially a document, plan, or object, in order to improve it, adapt it, or correct it. It involves making adjustments that do not completely replace the original but rather refine or update it.
Etymology
The word "modificar" comes from the Latin verb "modificare," which combines "modus" meaning 'measure' or 'manner' with "facere" meaning 'to make.' So, "modificar" literally means 'to make in a certain way.' Did you know this reflects the idea of altering something within certain limits rather than completely changing it?
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"Modificar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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