Llest
Example: El noi està molt llest per aprendre coses noves.
Definition
"Llest" is an adjective in Catalan used to describe someone who is smart, clever, or quick-witted. It often refers to a person, like a child, who shows intelligence or readiness to learn new things, as in the phrase 'El noi està molt llest per aprendre coses noves.'
Etymology
The Catalan word "llest" originates from the Old Catalan term with similar spelling, which is related to the Latin word 'elasticus' meaning flexible or quick. Did you know that "llest" has long been used to describe someone mentally sharp or prepared, highlighting readiness and cleverness in both language and everyday life?
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"Llest" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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