La jubilación
Example: Mi abuelo disfruta mucho de su jubilación en el campo.
Definition
"La jubilación" refers to the period in life when a person stops working permanently, usually due to reaching a certain age or after a long career, allowing them to enjoy rest and leisure, such as in the phrase 'My grandfather greatly enjoys his retirement in the countryside.'
Etymology
The word "la jubilación" comes from the Latin 'jubilatio', meaning a shout of joy or rejoicing. Originally, it signified a celebration, which evolved into the concept of retirement as a joyful phase after years of work. Did you know that its roots highlight the happiness associated with this life transition?
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"La jubilación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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