El minut
Example: El minut passa ràpid quan estem ocupats.
Definition
"El minut" refers to a unit of time equal to sixty seconds, commonly used to measure short durations. It is often mentioned in phrases like 'El minut passa ràpid quan estem ocupats,' meaning that a minute passes quickly when we are busy.
Etymology
The term "el minut" comes from the Latin word 'minutus,' meaning 'small' or 'minute.' This reflects the concept of a small division of time, indicating its brief duration. Did you know? The word 'minute' originally referred to a small part or detail before becoming a measure of time.
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"El minut" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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