El fenomen
Example: El fenomen de l'escalfament global preocupa molts científics avui.
Definition
"El fenomen" refers to a noticeable event or occurrence that can be observed or experienced, often attracting attention or interest. It can describe natural, social, or scientific situations, such as the phenomenon of global warming, which concerns many scientists today.
Etymology
The term "el fenomen" comes from the Latin word 'phaenomenon,' which itself originates from the Greek 'phainomenon,' meaning 'that which appears' or 'is seen.' Did you know that the word originally referred to anything that appears to the senses, highlighting how phenomena are things that catch our attention?
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"El fenomen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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