La ausencia
Example: La ausencia del profesor afectó la clase de hoy.
Definition
"La ausencia" refers to the state or condition of being absent, especially in an educational context, such as when a teacher or student is not present for a class or activity. It highlights the lack or nonattendance that may affect the normal course of events.
Etymology
"La ausencia" comes from the Latin word 'absentia,' which means 'absence' or 'being away.' The term entered Spanish through Old French, carrying the same meaning. Did you know that 'ausencia' is closely related to the English word 'absence,' sharing the same Latin root?
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"La ausencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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