La borsa
Example: Vaig posar tots els diners a la borsa per invertir-los.
Definition
"La borsa" refers to the stock market or securities exchange where stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments are bought and sold. It is a central place for investment activities, as in the example phrase: 'Vaig posar tots els diners a la borsa per invertir-los.'
Etymology
The word "la borsa" comes from the Italian 'borsa,' meaning purse or bag, which itself derives from the Medieval Latin 'bursa.' Over time, it evolved to mean a place where money and valuables are exchanged, leading to its modern financial sense as a stock market.
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"La borsa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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