La intervención
Example: La intervención rápida de la policía evitó un accidente grave.
Definition
"La intervención" refers to the act of taking action, especially by authorities like police or security forces, to prevent or stop a dangerous or problematic situation. It involves prompt and decisive measures to maintain safety and order.
Etymology
The term "la intervención" comes from the Latin word 'interventio,' meaning to come between or to interrupt. It evolved in Spanish to signify an active involvement or interference, often in a security or official context. Did you know it originally implied stepping in between parties to resolve conflicts?
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"La intervención" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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