La por
Example: La por de les injeccions fa que molts pacients evitin el metge.
Definition
"La por" refers to the feeling of fear or anxiety, especially in a medical context, such as fear of injections or medical procedures, which can cause patients to avoid doctors or treatment.
Etymology
The phrase "la por" comes from Catalan, where "por" means fear. It shares roots with the Latin word "pavor," meaning fear or dread. Did you know? The word "por" has cognates in many Romance languages, highlighting a shared cultural recognition of this basic emotion.
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"La por" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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