Arribar
Example: El tren arribarà a l'estació a les cinc.
Definition
"Arribar" means to reach a destination or place, often after traveling or moving. It is commonly used to indicate the act of arriving somewhere, as in "El tren arribarà a l'estació a les cinc" (The train will arrive at the station at five).
Etymology
The word "arribar" comes from the Late Latin verb 'arripare,' which means 'to come to shore' or 'to arrive.' It originally referred to ships reaching land, and over time, it expanded to mean arriving at any place. Did you know? Its roots hint at the excitement of finally reaching a destination after a journey.
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"Arribar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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