El segell
Example: He posat el segell al sobre abans d'enviar la carta.
Definition
"El segell" refers to a stamp or seal used to authenticate or authorize documents, letters, or packages. It is commonly applied to envelopes before sending mail to indicate postage has been paid or to certify the origin or approval of the item.
Etymology
The term "el segell" comes from the Latin word 'sigillum,' meaning a small seal or signet used to authenticate documents. Over time, this evolved in Catalan to refer both to physical seals and postage stamps. Did you know that the concept of a 'segell' has been crucial for communication and security since ancient times?
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"El segell" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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