La coalición
Example: La coalición entre partidos logró aprobar la nueva ley rápidamente.
Definition
"La coalición" refers to an alliance or union of different parties, groups, or entities that come together to achieve a common goal, often seen in political contexts where parties join forces to pass legislation or influence decisions.
Etymology
The word "la coalición" comes from the Latin 'coalitio,' meaning 'a growing together' or 'union.' It evolved through Old French 'coalition' before entering Spanish, highlighting the idea of separate elements joining to form a unified group. Did you know? The term originally implied a natural or harmonious coming together, much like plants growing side by side.
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"La coalición" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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