Trascendente
Example: Su discurso fue tan trascendente que cambió muchas opiniones.
Definition
"Trascendente" describes something highly significant or impactful, often going beyond ordinary limits or having profound importance. For example, a "trascendente" speech is one that deeply influences opinions or events, marking a lasting effect beyond the immediate moment.
Etymology
The word "trascendente" comes from the Latin 'transcendere', meaning 'to climb over' or 'to surpass'. It entered Spanish through the combination of 'tras-' (beyond) and 'scandere' (to climb), reflecting the idea of surpassing ordinary boundaries. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the English word 'transcend', sharing the notion of going beyond limits.
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"Trascendente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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