El motor
Example: El motor del cotxe fa un soroll estrany quan arrenca.
Definition
"El motor" refers to the engine or motor, the machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion, typically used to power vehicles, machinery, or equipment. For example, in the phrase "El motor del cotxe fa un soroll estrany quan arrenca," it means the car's engine makes a strange noise when it starts.
Etymology
The term "el motor" comes from the Latin word 'motor,' meaning 'mover' or 'one who moves.' It entered Catalan through the influence of scientific and technical vocabulary from Latin-based languages. Did you know? The word 'motor' is closely related to 'motion,' emphasizing its role in creating movement.
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"El motor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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