El deber
Example: Cumplir con el deber es fundamental para la justicia social.
Definition
"El deber" refers to a moral or legal obligation that a person is expected to fulfill. It often implies responsibility or duty towards others or society, as illustrated in the phrase, 'Cumplir con el deber es fundamental para la justicia social,' meaning fulfilling one's duty is essential for social justice.
Etymology
The phrase "el deber" originates from the Latin word 'debere,' which means 'to owe.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote what one is obliged or owes to do, reflecting a sense of responsibility or duty. Did you know that the word is closely related to 'debt,' highlighting the idea of owing an action or commitment?
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"El deber" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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