La bretxa
Example: La bretxa digital afecta moltes persones sense accés a internet.
Definition
"La bretxa" refers to a gap or breach, often used metaphorically to describe disparities or divides, such as the digital divide affecting access to technology and the internet among different populations.
Etymology
The term "la bretxa" originates from Catalan, meaning a break or opening. It is related to similar words in other Romance languages, like Spanish "brecha" and French "brèche," all derived from the Latin "fractia," meaning break. Did you know this word vividly conveys both literal and figurative gaps?
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"La bretxa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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