El cost
Example: El cost del viatge va ser més alt del previst.
Definition
"El cost" refers to the amount of money or resources required to obtain or accomplish something, such as a product, service, or activity. In the phrase "El cost del viatge va ser més alt del previst," it specifically means the expense or price of the trip was higher than expected.
Etymology
The phrase "el cost" comes from the Latin word "constare," meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Over time, it evolved into the Old French word "coste," which influenced the Catalan "cost." Did you know that the concept of cost has long been central to trade and economics, reflecting the value placed on goods and services?
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"El cost" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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