La independencia
Example: La independencia económica es clave para el desarrollo sostenible.
Definition
"La independencia" refers to the condition of being self-sufficient and free from external control or influence, especially in political, economic, or personal contexts. It often implies the ability to make decisions and act autonomously without relying on others.
Etymology
The word "la independencia" comes from the Spanish prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'dependencia,' which derives from the Latin 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang from' or 'to rely on.' Thus, "la independencia" literally means 'not depending on' someone or something, highlighting freedom from dependence.
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"La independencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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