El ferrocarril
Example: El ferrocarril connecta diverses ciutats de Catalunya cada dia.
Definition
"El ferrocarril" refers to the railway system used for transporting passengers and goods by trains running on tracks. It connects various cities and regions, facilitating efficient and reliable land travel over long distances.
Etymology
The term "el ferrocarril" originates from Catalan, combining 'ferro' meaning 'iron' and 'carril' meaning 'rail' or 'track.' It literally translates to 'iron rail,' reflecting the railway's construction from iron rails. This term highlights the technological advancement brought by iron tracks in transportation.
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"El ferrocarril" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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