La regla
Example: La regla de la clase establece el horario de descanso.
Definition
"La regla" refers to a rule or regulation that sets guidelines or principles to be followed, such as in a classroom or organizational context. It defines expected behavior or procedures, like 'la regla de la clase establece el horario de descanso,' meaning the class rule sets the break schedule.
Etymology
The term "la regla" comes from the Latin word 'regula,' meaning a straight stick or a standard. Over time, it evolved to mean a rule or principle to guide behavior or actions. Did you know? The original meaning was a physical measuring tool, which is why 'regla' can also mean 'ruler' in Spanish.
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"La regla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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