Com sempre
Example: Com sempre, ell va arribar puntual a la reunió.
Definition
"Com sempre" is a Catalan expression meaning 'as always' or 'as usual.' It is used to indicate that something happens regularly or predictably, as in the example phrase 'Com sempre, ell va arribar puntual a la reunió,' meaning 'As always, he arrived punctual to the meeting.'
Etymology
The phrase "Com sempre" comes from Catalan, where 'com' means 'as' or 'like,' and 'sempre' means 'always.' Together, they form a common expression used to describe habitual actions or states. Did you know? The word 'sempre' is related to the Latin 'semper,' also meaning 'always,' showing its deep historical roots in Romance languages.
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