El sostre
Example: El sostre de la casa és molt alt i blanc.
Definition
"El sostre" refers to the roof or ceiling of a building, which is the upper covering that protects the interior from weather elements. It is an essential structural component providing shelter and insulation in construction.
Etymology
The term "el sostre" comes from Latin 'sustentare', meaning to support or sustain. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically describe the upper covering of a building that supports protection and shelter, much like its original sense of holding up or bearing weight.
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"El sostre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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