La poma
Example: Vaig menjar una poma vermella i dolça ahir.
Definition
"La poma" refers to the apple, a round fruit that is typically red, green, or yellow, known for its sweet or tart taste and crisp texture. It is commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.
Etymology
The term "la poma" comes from the Latin word 'pomum,' meaning fruit or apple. Did you know that the Latin root relates to any kind of fruit with a hard seed, but over time it became specifically associated with the apple in Catalan?
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"La poma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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