Abstracto
Example: El concepto abstracto de la libertad es difícil de explicar.
Definition
"Abstracto" refers to something that exists as an idea or concept rather than a physical or concrete object. It often describes qualities or notions that are theoretical, intangible, or not rooted in direct sensory experience, such as the abstract concept of freedom.
Etymology
The word "abstracto" comes from the Latin verb 'abstrahere,' meaning 'to draw away' or 'to separate.' It evolved in Spanish to describe ideas or things separated from physical reality. Did you know? The root 'ab-' means 'away,' and 'trahere' means 'to pull,' which perfectly captures the essence of abstract ideas being pulled away from the concrete world.
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"Abstracto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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