Més
Example: Vull més aigua, si us plau.
Definition
"Més" is a Catalan adverb used to indicate a greater quantity or degree of something, equivalent to the English word 'more.' It is commonly used to request or express an increase, as in the phrase 'Vull més aigua, si us plau' meaning 'I want more water, please.'
Etymology
The Catalan word "més" comes from the Latin word 'magis,' which means 'more' or 'to a greater extent.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to its current form, retaining the meaning of expressing an increase or addition. Did you know? This word is closely related to the Spanish 'más' and the French 'plus,' all stemming from Latin roots.
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"Més" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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