La carrera
Example: La carrera de la Maria és molt important per a ella.
Definition
"La carrera" means the course of study or professional path someone undertakes, often referring to a university degree or career. It represents the structured sequence of education or work experiences aimed at achieving specific goals or advancement in a chosen field.
Etymology
The phrase "la carrera" comes from the Latin word 'carraria,' which referred to a road or racecourse. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify a race or career path, metaphorically relating the progress in life or studies to running a race. Did you know that the literal meaning is connected to running or racing?
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"La carrera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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