El sabó
Example: El sabó fa molta escuma quan rentem les mans.
Definition
"El sabó" is a substance used for cleaning, typically forming a lather or foam when mixed with water, and is commonly used to wash hands, body, or objects to remove dirt and germs effectively.
Etymology
The word "el sabó" comes from the Latin word 'sapo,' which referred to a substance used for washing. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean soap, retaining its association with cleanliness. Did you know that the original Latin term might have been borrowed from a Gaulish or Germanic source?
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"El sabó" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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