La protesta
Example: La protesta reunió a miles de personas en la plaza central.
Definition
"La protesta" refers to a public demonstration or expression of objection against a policy, situation, or action, often involving a gathering of people to voice their dissent or demand change, as in the example where it gathered thousands of people in the central square.
Etymology
The term "la protesta" derives from the Latin word 'protestari,' which means 'to declare publicly' or 'testify.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically refer to acts of public objection or demonstration. Did you know? The idea of protest has been a crucial part of social and political life since ancient times.
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"La protesta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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