La biblioteca
Example: Els estudiants passen hores a la biblioteca treballant en projectes.
Definition
"La biblioteca" refers to a building or room where collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for reading, reference, or lending. It is a place where students and others can study, research, and access information resources.
Etymology
The term "la biblioteca" comes from the Latin word 'bibliotheca,' which itself derives from the Greek 'bibliothēkē,' meaning 'book repository.' This word combines 'biblion' (book) and 'thēkē' (case or chest). Did you know? The Greek roots highlight the original purpose of a library as a place to store books safely.
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"La biblioteca" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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