L'amenaça
Example: L'amenaça de tempesta va fer cancel·lar el concert a l'aire lliure.
Definition
"L'amenaça" refers to a warning or an indication of a potential danger or unpleasant event, such as a storm or conflict. It is used to express the presence or possibility of something threatening, as in the example: 'L'amenaça de tempesta va fer cancel·lar el concert a l'aire lliure.'
Etymology
The word "l'amenaça" comes from the Catalan verb 'amenaçar,' meaning 'to threaten.' It originates from the Latin 'minacia,' which means 'threat' or 'menace.' Did you know? The root relates to the concept of projecting danger or intimidation, much like the English word 'menace.'
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"L'amenaça" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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