Calm
Example: El mar està molt calm després de la tempesta forta.
Definition
"Calm" refers to a state of tranquility or stillness, especially in a natural setting like the sea or atmosphere, where there is an absence of strong wind, waves, or disturbance. It conveys peacefulness and a lack of turbulence or agitation.
Etymology
The word "calm" comes from the Old French 'calme,' which likely originated from Italian 'calmo,' meaning still or quiet. This, in turn, traces back to Latin 'cauma,' meaning 'heat of the day,' metaphorically linked to a hot, still, and quiet time. Did you know? The transition from heat to peaceful stillness reflects how midday heat often brings a natural pause in activity.
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"Calm" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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