The first thing we are going to do before entering fully into the meaning of the term spring is to know its etymological origin. In this case, it must be emphasized that it derives from Latin, exactly from the participle "manans, manantis", which can be translated as "that mana" and which in turn comes from the verb "manare". This is synonymous with "flow" and "flow."
A spring is called the place where water springs naturally between stones or from the earth. The spring, therefore, is a source of water that can be temporary or permanent.
Among the words that can function as synonyms for spring we can highlight fountain, basin, fountain, spring, venaje and even well.
Generally, a spring arises when water from precipitation infiltrates an area whose subsoil has impermeable levels. This means that, at a certain point, the water can no longer penetrate and ends up coming to the surface .
When it emerges , the spring water can form a stream or a pond . If it comes into contact with igneous rocks underground, it heats up and appears as thermal water .
There are, on the other hand, artificial springs that humans create by drilling at great depths. Due to the pressure , groundwater emerges.
Mineral water has its origin in springs. As it moves underground, the liquid acquires minerals that dissolve in it. These substances give it flavor and various properties. For this reason, water obtained from a spring is marketed as mineral water.
There are numerous springs throughout the world. However, among the best known for their extension or beauty are some like these:
-Chebika Spring or Oasis. It is located in Tuñez and is also known as Chewbaka oasis because some scenes from the "Star Wars" saga were filmed there.
-Bezoya Spring, which is located in Spain, specifically in the Sierra de Guadarrama Natural Park.
-Spring or Oasis of Ein Gedi, which is in Israel and is the most important in the entire Dead Sea. It stands out for its beauty and because the Judah tribe lives around it.
In a symbolic sense, the origin or beginning of something is called a spring. For example: "This premise was the source of different currents of thought" , "The document found by the journalist was the source of numerous judicial complaints" , "This club is a source of stars: several of the players that make up the team were trained here." the national team .
In the same way, we cannot ignore that Manantial Folk is the name of a Spanish musical group that specializes in folk and recovering the most traditional songs from the folklore of the towns of the Sierra de Gredos. It has its origins in the 1970s and has released a total of 24 albums.
Spring o Springs, por último, es el nombre de diversas companies y marcas: Manantial Editions, el hotel Spring Towers, el cementerio Spring y Manantial Radio, entre otras.