Example: No badar amb les paraules quan expresses els teus sentiments.
Definition
"No badar" is a Catalan expression meaning to be attentive and not to slack off or lose focus, especially when expressing feelings or thoughts. It implies being careful and deliberate in communication or action without hesitation or distraction.
The expression "No badar" comes from the Catalan verb "badar," which means to gape or be inattentive. The phrase literally means 'not to gape,' metaphorically advising against being careless or inattentive. Did you know? The verb "badar" has roots in Latin but evolved uniquely in Catalan to capture the idea of distraction.
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