La cancelación
Example: La cancelación de la reserva debe hacerse con 24 horas de antelación.
Definition
"La cancelación" refers to the act of formally withdrawing or terminating a reservation, booking, or appointment, especially in hospitality settings. It involves notifying the service provider that the planned arrangement will not take place, often within a specified time frame.
Etymology
The word "la cancelación" comes from the Spanish verb "cancelar," which in turn derives from the Latin word "cancellare," meaning to cross out or make void. Did you know? The Latin root literally referred to crossing lines, like on a grid, to indicate something was canceled or invalid.
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"La cancelación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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