El revisor
Example: El revisor va comprovar els bitllets dels passatgers al tren.
Definition
"El revisor" refers to the train conductor or inspector responsible for checking passengers' tickets during a train journey to ensure everyone has paid for their travel. It is a noun commonly used in the context of public transportation.
Etymology
The term "el revisor" comes from the Latin verb 'revidere,' meaning 'to look over again' or 'to review.' In Catalan, it evolved to denote a person who inspects or verifies something, such as tickets on a train. Did you know? The role has been essential for ensuring fare compliance since the early days of rail travel.
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"El revisor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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