Perdre
Example: Vaig perdre les claus mentre caminava pel parc.
Definition
"Perdre" means to lose something, such as an object, opportunity, or game. It is used when someone no longer has possession or control of something they previously had, as in the example phrase where keys are lost while walking in the park.
Etymology
The word "perdre" comes from the Latin verb "perdere," which means to destroy or lose. Over time, it evolved into Old French and then into modern Romance languages, including Catalan. Did you know? The root "per-" often implies thoroughness or destruction, reflecting the sense of completely losing something.
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"Perdre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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