Il record
Example: Il record mondiale di corsa è stato appena battuto ieri.
Definition
"Il record" refers to the best or highest achievement in a particular activity or field, often in sports, that has been officially recognized and surpassed all previous performances. For example, "il record mondiale di corsa" means the world running record.
Etymology
The word "il record" in Italian comes directly from the English word "record," which entered many languages due to the influence of English in sports and media. Interestingly, "record" originally comes from the Latin word "recordari," meaning 'to remember,' highlighting how achievements are meant to be remembered.
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