Investigar
Example: Los científicos investigan nuevas formas de energía sostenible.
Definition
"Investigar" means to systematically examine or study something in order to discover facts, gather information, or reach new conclusions. It often involves careful observation, experimentation, and analysis, such as when scientists investigate new forms of sustainable energy.
Etymology
The word "investigar" comes from the Latin verb 'investigare,' which means to track or search out. It combines 'in-' (into) and 'vestigare' (to trace or track). Did you know that the roots of "investigar" suggest the action of following a trail, much like a detective would?
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"Investigar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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