El compte d'estalvi
Example: He obert un compte d'estalvi per guardar diners cada mes.
Definition
"El compte d'estalvi" is a savings account used in finance to securely store money while earning interest over time. It allows individuals to deposit funds regularly, helping them accumulate savings for future expenses or financial goals.
Etymology
The term "el compte d'estalvi" comes from Catalan, where "compte" means 'account' and "estalvi" means 'savings.' It reflects the practical purpose of the account—to save money securely. Did you know? The word "estalvi" is related to the Latin verb 'stare,' meaning 'to stand,' which figuratively relates to money standing still or being kept safely.
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"El compte d'estalvi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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