El terratrèmol
Example: El terratrèmol va causar molts danys a la ciutat vella.
Definition
"El terratrèmol" refers to an earthquake, which is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic activity. It can result in significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and natural landscapes.
Etymology
The term "el terratrèmol" comes from the Catalan words 'terra' meaning 'earth' and 'trèmol' meaning 'tremor' or 'shaking'. It literally translates to 'earth tremor', clearly describing the phenomenon of an earthquake. Did you know this vivid combination perfectly captures the natural event's essence?
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"El terratrèmol" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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