El sòl
Example: El sòl de la muntanya és molt fèrtil per plantar arbres.
Definition
"El sòl" refers to the upper layer of the earth's surface, consisting of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support plant life. It is essential for agriculture, providing nutrients and a medium for roots to grow.
Etymology
The term "el sòl" comes from the Latin word "solum," meaning ground or floor. Did you know that the word is related to the English 'sole,' originally referring to the bottom or ground of something? Over time, "el sòl" in Catalan came to specifically denote the earth's surface layer.
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"El sòl" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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