La porta
Example: La porta de casa és de color blau fosc.
Definition
"La porta" refers to a door, typically the movable barrier used to open and close an entrance to a building or room. It serves as a physical boundary that allows or restricts access and can provide security, privacy, and insulation.
Etymology
The word "la porta" comes from the Latin word 'porta,' meaning gate or entrance. It has been used in Catalan and other Romance languages to describe a door or gate since medieval times. Did you know? The Latin 'porta' is also the root of the English word 'portal,' indicating an entrance or gateway.
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"La porta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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