Recent
Example: He llegat recent d'un viatge a París.
Definition
"Recent" is an adverb used to describe something that has happened or been done a short time ago. It indicates a close temporal proximity to the present moment, such as in the phrase 'He llegat recent d'un viatge a París,' meaning 'He arrived recently from a trip to Paris.'
Etymology
The word "recent" comes from the Latin 'recens,' meaning fresh or new. Did you know? The Latin root is related to the verb 'recedere,' which means to go back, reflecting the idea of something that has just happened or is newly past. This origin perfectly suits the sense of "recent" as something occurring in the near past.
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"Recent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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