La oportunitat
Example: No deixis passar la oportunitat de visitar el museu avui.
Definition
"La oportunitat" refers to a favorable or advantageous circumstance or moment that allows someone to do something or achieve a goal. It often implies a chance that should not be missed, such as in the phrase 'Do not miss the opportunity to visit the museum today.'
Etymology
The phrase "la oportunitat" comes from the Catalan word 'oportunitat,' which originates from the Latin 'opportunitas,' meaning 'fitness' or 'convenience.' The root relates to 'opportunus,' referring to something suitable or timely. Did you know? The original Latin term was used by sailors to describe favorable winds, which metaphorically evolved into the idea of a favorable chance.
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"La oportunitat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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