Desplaçar
Example: Hem de desplaçar-nos a la ciutat per la reunió important.
Definition
"Desplaçar" means to move or shift from one place to another, often referring to physical movement or changing location. For example, in the phrase 'Hem de desplaçar-nos a la ciutat per la reunió important,' it means we have to travel to the city for the important meeting.
Etymology
The word "desplaçar" comes from the Catalan verb formed by the prefix 'des-' indicating reversal or removal, combined with 'plaçar,' related to 'place.' It literally means to 'dis-place' or move something away from its original spot. Did you know? It's similar to the French 'déplacer,' which shares the same Latin roots.
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"Desplaçar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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