El tema
Example: El tema de la reunión fue la sostenibilidad ambiental.
Definition
"El tema" refers to the subject or topic of a discussion, conversation, or piece of writing. It is the central idea or matter being addressed, such as the main focus of a meeting or an essay. For example, "El tema de la reunión fue la sostenibilidad ambiental" means the meeting's topic was environmental sustainability.
Etymology
The phrase "el tema" comes from Latin "thema," meaning 'a subject or proposition.' It was adopted into Spanish to signify the main subject of discourse or study. Did you know? The original Greek word "θέμα" (théma) meant something set down or placed, which fits since a theme sets the foundation for discussion.
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"El tema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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