Estimar
Example: Jo sempre estimo els meus amics de veritat.
Definition
"Estimar" means to feel deep affection or love for someone or something, often expressed through care and emotional attachment. It is commonly used to describe feelings towards friends, family, or romantic partners.
Etymology
The word "estimar" comes from the Latin verb 'aestimare,' which means to value or appraise. Over time, its meaning shifted from assessing worth to expressing emotional affection, showing how love is a form of valuing others deeply.
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"Estimar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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