La beca
Example: Vaig sol·licitar la beca per estudiar a l'estranger aquest any.
Definition
"La beca" refers to a scholarship or grant given to a student to support their education, often covering tuition fees or living expenses. It is typically awarded based on academic merit, financial need, or specific criteria to help students pursue their studies.
Etymology
The term "la beca" comes from the Latin word 'bursa,' meaning purse or bag, which evolved in Spanish and Catalan to mean a scholarship or financial aid for students. Did you know? The original 'bursa' was literally a bag of money given to students or scholars.
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"La beca" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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