La referencia
Example: La referencia en el libro ayuda a entender mejor el tema.
Definition
"La referencia" refers to a source of information or a citation used to support, explain, or clarify a topic. In education, it helps learners understand subjects better by pointing to additional materials or authoritative texts.
Etymology
The word "referencia" comes from the Latin 'referentia,' meaning 'a bearing back' or 'relation.' It entered Spanish through medieval Latin, evolving to mean a mention or citation that directs attention to a source, much like a guide pointing to useful information.
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"La referencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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