La turbulència
Example: La turbulència va fer que el vol fos molt incòmode.
Definition
"La turbulència" refers to the irregular and often sudden movement of air that causes an airplane to shake or experience instability during flight, making the journey uncomfortable or challenging for passengers and crew.
Etymology
The word "la turbulència" comes from the Latin 'turbulentia,' meaning disturbance or commotion. It entered Catalan through Old French, maintaining its connection to chaotic or unstable movement, perfectly describing the bumpy air conditions experienced in aviation.
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"La turbulència" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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