La por
Example: La por de parlar en públic és molt comuna entre els estudiants.
Definition
"La por" refers to the feeling of fear or anxiety experienced by someone, often in situations perceived as threatening or challenging. For example, "la por de parlar en públic" means the fear of speaking in public, a common emotional response among students.
Etymology
The phrase "la por" originates from the Latin word "pavor," meaning fear or terror. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to represent the general concept of fear. Did you know? The root is related to similar words in other Romance languages like Spanish "el miedo" and French "la peur," all tracing back to the same Latin origin.
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"La por" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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