Example: Només cal esperar una mica per veure els resultats.
Definition
"Només cal" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that only a simple action or condition is necessary, similar to saying 'it only takes' or 'just need to' in English. For example, "Només cal esperar una mica" means 'You just need to wait a little.'
The phrase "Només cal" comes from Catalan, where "només" means 'only' and "cal" is a form of the verb 'caldre,' which means 'to be necessary.' Together, they form a common expression emphasizing minimal necessity. Did you know? The verb "caldre" is unique to Catalan and closely related to similar verbs in other Romance languages expressing necessity.
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