La excavadora
Example: La excavadora mueve la tierra en la construcción del edificio.
Definition
"La excavadora" is a large construction machine used for digging and moving earth, soil, or debris, especially during building or road construction projects. It typically consists of a boom, dipper, and bucket operated by hydraulic systems to perform heavy-duty excavation tasks.
Etymology
The word "la excavadora" comes from the Spanish verb 'excavar,' meaning 'to dig.' It is derived from the Latin 'excavare,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'cavare' (to hollow). Did you know? The term highlights the machine's primary function of digging out earth.
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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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