El cap
Example: El cap de l'equip va donar les instruccions clares.
Definition
"El cap" refers to the person who leads or is in charge of a group, team, or organization, often responsible for making decisions and guiding others. For example, in a workplace, "el cap" gives instructions and oversees tasks to ensure goals are met.
Etymology
The Catalan phrase "el cap" literally means "the head," symbolizing the leader or chief of a group. The term derives from the Latin word "caput," meaning head, which also influenced similar words in other Romance languages. Did you know? The metaphor of the head as a leader is common in many cultures!
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"El cap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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