La pressió
Example: La pressió de l'aire afecta el globus quan puja.
Definition
"La pressió" refers to the force exerted per unit area on a surface. In the example phrase, it describes how air pressure affects the balloon as it rises, highlighting the impact of this physical force in various contexts such as weather, mechanics, or everyday objects.
Etymology
The word "la pressió" comes from the Latin word 'pressio,' which means 'a pressing.' It entered Catalan through Old French 'pression,' reflecting the concept of applying force. Did you know? The term is related to the English word 'pressure,' sharing the same Latin root.
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"La pressió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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