Example: El ausente debe justificar su falta en la escuela hoy.
Definition
"El ausente" refers to a person who is not present, especially in an educational setting, such as a student who misses school and must provide a valid reason for their absence.
The term "el ausente" comes from the Spanish adjective 'ausente,' which derives from the Latin 'absens,' meaning 'being away' or 'absent.' It literally describes someone who is physically not present in a place where they are expected to be.
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"El ausente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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