La excavadora
Example: La excavadora mueve la tierra en la construcción del edificio.
Definition
"La excavadora" is a large construction machine used for digging, moving, and removing earth or other materials. It typically has a long arm with a bucket at the end, making it essential for tasks like excavation, demolition, and heavy lifting in building projects.
Etymology
The word "la excavadora" comes from the Spanish verb 'excavar,' meaning 'to dig.' It derives from the Latin 'excavare,' composed of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cavare' meaning 'to hollow.' Fun fact: the term highlights its primary function of hollowing out or digging into the ground.
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"La excavadora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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