La ranura
Example: La ranura de la porta permet que passi l'aire fresc.
Definition
"La ranura" refers to a narrow, elongated opening or slit, often found in construction or objects, designed to allow passage or fitting of something else. For example, "La ranura de la porta permet que passi l'aire fresc" means the slot in the door allows fresh air to pass through.
Etymology
The term "la ranura" comes from Catalan, where "ranura" means a groove or slit. It is related to the verb "ranurar," meaning to groove or slit, which in turn likely derives from older Romance languages. Did you know? The word highlights the practical feature of creating a precise opening for functional purposes.
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"La ranura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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