Ara
Example: Ara és el moment perfecte per començar a estudiar.
Definition
"Ara" is an adverb in Catalan meaning 'now' or 'at this moment,' used to indicate the present time or immediate action, as in the phrase 'Ara és el moment perfecte per començar a estudiar,' meaning 'Now is the perfect time to start studying.'
Etymology
The Catalan word "ara" comes from the Latin word 'hora,' meaning 'hour' or 'time.' Over time, the initial 'h' was dropped in Catalan, simplifying 'hora' to 'ara,' which now signifies the concept of the present moment or 'now.' Did you know? This change reflects a common linguistic evolution where initial sounds are lost for ease of pronunciation.
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"Ara" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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