El mirall
Example: El mirall de la sala és molt gran i brillant.
Definition
"El mirall" is a noun in Catalan that means a flat surface, typically made of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image of whatever is in front of it. For example, "El mirall de la sala és molt gran i brillant" means the living room mirror is very large and bright.
Etymology
The word "el mirall" in Catalan comes from the Latin word "mirare," meaning 'to look at' or 'to admire.' It evolved to refer to a reflective surface that allows people to see themselves, highlighting the idea of looking or admiring one’s own image. Did you know that mirrors have fascinated humans for thousands of years, often symbolizing self-reflection and truth?
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"El mirall" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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