La figura
Example: La figura del pintor destaca en aquesta exposició d'art modern.
Definition
"La figura" refers to the shape, outline, or representation of a person or object, often highlighting its form or prominence within a context, such as art, where it denotes the visible shape or image that stands out distinctly.
Etymology
The term "la figura" originates from the Latin word 'figura,' meaning shape or form. Did you know that 'figura' was used in ancient Rome to describe bodily shapes and artistic representations, which evolved into the Catalan 'la figura' to denote a visible shape or notable person in various contexts?
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"La figura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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