El paper
Example: El paper de cada membre és important en el projecte.
Definition
"El paper" refers to the role or function that someone or something has in a particular situation or activity. For example, in the sentence "El paper de cada membre és important en el projecte," it highlights the importance of each member's contribution to the project.
Etymology
The term "el paper" in Catalan originally meant 'paper,' derived from the Latin word 'papyrus,' which referred to the writing material made from the papyrus plant. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean the role or part played by a person, much like a 'script' or 'character' in a play.
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"El paper" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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