L'emergència
Example: L'emergència va obligar a evacuar tot l'edifici ràpidament.
Definition
"L'emergència" refers to a sudden and urgent situation that requires immediate action, often involving danger or risk. It typically demands quick response to prevent harm or damage, such as in the example where "l'emergència" forced the rapid evacuation of an entire building.
Etymology
The word "l'emergència" comes from the Latin 'emergentia,' meaning 'appearance' or 'coming forth.' It evolved through Old French and Catalan to describe situations that unexpectedly arise and need prompt attention. Did you know? The root 'emerge' literally means 'to rise out,' fitting for sudden crises that 'rise up' and demand action.
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"L'emergència" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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