El carretó de la compra
Example: Vaig empènyer el carretó de la compra pel supermercat.
Definition
"El carretó de la compra" refers to a shopping cart commonly used in supermarkets to carry groceries and other items while shopping. It is a wheeled container that helps customers transport their selected products easily through the store.
Etymology
The phrase "el carretó de la compra" comes from Catalan, where "carretó" means a small cart or trolley, and "compra" means purchase or shopping. Together, the phrase literally translates to 'the shopping cart,' reflecting its practical use in carrying purchases. Did you know that the idea of a wheeled cart for shopping was first introduced in the 1930s to improve the shopping experience?
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"El carretó de la compra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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