La recessió
Example: La recessió econòmica va afectar moltes empreses locals l'any passat.
Definition
"La recessió" refers to a period of economic decline characterized by a decrease in GDP, reduced consumer spending, and increased unemployment. It often impacts local businesses and overall economic activity negatively, as in the phrase 'La recessió econòmica va afectar moltes empreses locals l'any passat.'
Etymology
The term "recessió" comes from the Latin word 'recessio,' meaning 'a going back' or 'withdrawal.' It entered Catalan through Old French, maintaining the sense of a decline or backward movement, which reflects the economic downturn implied by "la recessió." Did you know that the same root is used in English for the word 'recession'?
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