El bitllet
Example: He comprat el bitllet per volar a Barcelona demà.
Definition
"El bitllet" refers to a ticket, especially for air travel, that serves as proof of purchase and grants the holder the right to board a plane or other transportation to a specific destination. For example, "He bought the ticket to fly to Barcelona tomorrow."
Etymology
The Catalan word "el bitllet" originates from the French word 'billet,' meaning a small note or ticket. This, in turn, derives from the Old French term 'billet,' which was a diminutive of 'bille,' meaning a piece of wood or document. Did you know that originally, 'billet' referred to a written note or letter before evolving to mean a travel ticket?
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"El bitllet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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