La contrasenya
Example: No comparteixis la contrasenya amb ningú per seguretat.
Definition
"La contrasenya" refers to a password, a secret word or string of characters used to gain access to a system, account, or device, ensuring security and preventing unauthorized entry.
Etymology
The word "la contrasenya" comes from the Catalan language, combining 'contra' meaning 'against' and 'senya' meaning 'sign' or 'mark'. It originally referred to a counter-sign or secret code used to verify identity. Did you know that its roots reflect the idea of a hidden sign used to protect access?
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"La contrasenya" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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