La infraestructura
Example: La infraestructura moderna es clave para el desarrollo económico sostenible.
Definition
"La infraestructura" refers to the fundamental physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, such as buildings, roads, power supplies, and communication systems. It is essential for economic development and daily functioning.
Etymology
The word "la infraestructura" comes from the Latin prefix 'infra-' meaning 'below' or 'beneath,' combined with 'estructura,' derived from the Latin 'structura,' meaning 'building' or 'arrangement.' Thus, it literally means 'the underlying structure.' Did you know it originally referred to the foundational support beneath a building?
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"La infraestructura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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