La dècada
Example: La dècada passada va ser plena de canvis importants.
Definition
"La dècada" refers to a period of ten years. It is commonly used to describe a span of time in history, culture, or personal life, such as in the phrase 'La dècada passada va ser plena de canvis importants,' meaning the past decade was full of significant changes.
Etymology
The term "la dècada" originates from the Latin word 'decas,' which means a group of ten. It entered Catalan through Medieval Latin, maintaining its numerical meaning. Did you know? The concept of dividing time into decades helps organize historical events and trends.
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"La dècada" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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