La bicicleta
Example: Vaig comprar la bicicleta nova per anar al parc.
Definition
"La bicicleta" refers to a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals, commonly used for transportation, exercise, or recreation. It is designed for one person to ride and is often used to travel short distances efficiently and environmentally friendly.
Etymology
The word "la bicicleta" comes from the Spanish term for bicycle, which itself derives from the French word 'bicyclette.' This French term is a combination of 'bi-' meaning two and 'cyclette,' a diminutive of 'cycle,' originally from the Greek 'kyklos,' meaning circle or wheel. Did you know? The first bicycles were called 'velocipedes' before 'bicycle' became popular.
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"La bicicleta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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