La cancelación
Example: La cancelación del vuelo fue inesperada y causó problemas.
Definition
"La cancelación" refers to the act or process of officially calling off or terminating an event, reservation, or service, such as a flight or booking, often unexpectedly, leading to changes or disruptions in plans.
Etymology
The word "la cancelación" comes from the Spanish verb "cancelar," which itself originates from the Latin "cancellare," meaning to cross out with lines or to block. Did you know? The Latin root relates to the word 'cancelli,' referring to latticework, symbolizing the crossing out or invalidation implied in "la cancelación."
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"La cancelación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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