El agente
Example: El agente negoció el contrato con gran habilidad y paciencia.
Definition
"El agente" refers to a person who acts on behalf of another, typically in business or legal matters. An agent negotiates, represents, or manages affairs for someone else, often with skill and authority, as in the phrase: The agent negotiated the contract with great skill and patience.
Etymology
The term "el agente" comes from the Latin word 'agens,' meaning 'doing' or 'driving.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'agent,' meaning someone who acts or performs a task on behalf of another. Did you know? The root 'ag-' relates to movement or action, highlighting the active role of an agent.
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"El agente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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