La repercusión
Example: La repercusión de sus decisiones afectó a toda la comunidad.
Definition
"La repercusión" refers to the effect or impact that an action, event, or decision has on people, situations, or environments. It often describes how one event influences or causes consequences in a broader context, as in the phrase 'La repercusión de sus decisiones afectó a toda la comunidad.'
Etymology
The word "la repercusión" comes from the Latin 'repercussio,' which means 'a striking back' or 'reflection.' It entered Spanish to describe the idea of an echo or consequence resulting from an action. Did you know that its root 're-' means 'back' and 'percutere' means 'to strike,' emphasizing how effects bounce back from an initial cause?
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"La repercusión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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