La excavación
Example: La excavación del terreno comenzó temprano esta mañana.
Definition
"La excavación" refers to the process of digging or removing earth from a site, typically for construction purposes. It involves creating a hole or trench in the ground to prepare the area for building foundations or other structural work.
Etymology
The word "la excavación" comes from the Spanish verb 'excavar,' which means to dig out. It derives from the Latin 'excavare,' combining 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cavare' meaning 'to hollow.' Did you know? The term originally described the act of hollowing out, which perfectly suits construction tasks today.
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"La excavación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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