La beca
Example: Vaig sol·licitar la beca per estudiar a la universitat.
Definition
"La beca" refers to a scholarship or grant awarded to a student to support their education, often covering tuition fees or living expenses. It enables individuals to pursue studies, as in the example phrase: 'Vaig sol·licitar la beca per estudiar a la universitat.'
Etymology
The word "la beca" comes from the Latin term 'bacca,' meaning 'berry,' which metaphorically evolved in Romance languages to signify a small gift or allowance. In Catalan, it came to denote financial aid given to students for educational purposes. Did you know that the connection between 'berry' and 'scholarship' shows how small gifts can grow into significant support?
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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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