La resta
Example: La resta de dos nombres és una operació bàsica de matemàtiques.
Definition
"La resta" refers to the mathematical operation of subtraction, which involves taking one number away from another to find the difference. It is a fundamental arithmetic process used in various calculations and problem-solving scenarios.
Etymology
The term "la resta" comes from the Latin word 'reducta', related to reducing or taking away, which evolved in Romance languages to mean subtraction. In Catalan, "resta" directly translates to 'remainder' or 'subtraction', reflecting its basic mathematical function.
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"La resta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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