Més o menys
Example: El tren arribarà més o menys a les cinc de la tarda.
Definition
"Més o menys" is a Catalan expression meaning 'more or less,' used to indicate an approximate amount, degree, or time. It conveys uncertainty or estimation, as in the example phrase where the train is expected to arrive around five in the afternoon but not exactly at that time.
Etymology
The phrase "més o menys" literally translates to 'more or less' in English. It combines 'més' meaning 'more' and 'menys' meaning 'less' in Catalan. This expression likely originated as a straightforward way to express approximation or vagueness, a common linguistic need in many languages.
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