El te
Example: M'agrada beure el te calent a l'hivern.
Definition
"El te" refers to the beverage made by infusing dried leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water. It is commonly consumed hot or cold and enjoyed worldwide for its flavor and stimulating properties.
Etymology
The term "el te" in Catalan comes from the Chinese word 'chá,' which traveled through various languages like Portuguese 'chá' or English 'tea.' The word reflects the global journey of this popular drink, originating from ancient China.
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"El te" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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