Comptar
Example: Puc comptar amb els meus amics en moments difícils.
Definition
"Comptar" means to count or enumerate numbers or items, as well as to rely or depend on someone or something, as illustrated by the example phrase 'Puc comptar amb els meus amics en moments difícils,' meaning 'I can count on my friends in difficult times.'
Etymology
The word "comptar" comes from the Latin 'computare,' which means 'to count' or 'to calculate.' This Latin root combines 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'putare' meaning 'to reckon or prune.' Did you know? The evolution of "comptar" reflects how counting and calculation were essential skills even in ancient times.
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"Comptar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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