La porta
Example: La porta del museu s'obre a les deu del matí.
Definition
"La porta" refers to the door or entrance of a building, typically used to allow access or exit. It is commonly seen as a physical barrier that opens and closes, such as in the phrase 'La porta del museu s'obre a les deu del matí,' meaning the museum's door opens at ten in the morning.
Etymology
The word "la porta" comes from Latin 'porta,' meaning gate or entrance. It has been used in Catalan and other Romance languages for centuries to denote an entryway. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'portal,' meaning a grand or important doorway.
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"La porta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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