La droga
Example: La droga pot ser molt perillosa si no es fa servir amb cura.
Definition
"La droga" refers to substances that can alter the body's normal functions, often used for medical purposes or recreationally, but sometimes causing dependency or harm. It can be dangerous if not used carefully, as in the phrase: 'La droga pot ser molt perillosa si no es fa servir amb cura.'
Etymology
The term "la droga" comes from the Old French word 'drogue,' meaning dry goods or medicinal substances, which itself may trace back to Middle Dutch 'droge (vate)' meaning dry (barrels). Did you know that originally, "droga" referred mostly to medicinal herbs and dried plants before its meaning expanded to include various psychoactive substances?
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"La droga" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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