Aleshores
Example: Aleshores, la ciutat era molt petita i tranquil·la.
Definition
"Aleshores" is an adverb used in Catalan to indicate a specific moment in the past, often translated as 'then' or 'at that time' in English. It is commonly used to set the temporal context of a statement or narrative.
Etymology
The word "aleshores" comes from the Catalan language, formed by the combination of 'a' meaning 'at' and 'les hores' meaning 'the hours'. It literally means 'at the hours' and evolved to signify 'then' or 'at that time'. Did you know it helps anchor stories firmly in their historical moments?
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