El cúmul
Example: El cúmul de problemes va fer difícil la solució ràpida.
Definition
"El cúmul" refers to the accumulation or piling up of things, often problems or materials, resulting in a large, often overwhelming amount. It indicates a collection gathered over time, which can complicate situations or tasks.
Etymology
The term "el cúmul" comes from the Latin word 'cumulus,' meaning 'heap' or 'pile.' Did you know that 'cumulus' is also the name for a type of fluffy cloud, reflecting the idea of things piling up? The word has retained this meaning through Romance languages, including Catalan.
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"El cúmul" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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