La cursa
Example: La cursa de diumenge va ser molt emocionant i competitiva.
Definition
"La cursa" refers to a race or competition in which participants strive to complete a course or achieve a goal faster than others. It often involves running but can also apply to other types of contests, such as cycling or car racing.
Etymology
The term "la cursa" comes from the Catalan language, where "cursa" means race or run. It derives from the Latin word "cursus," meaning a running or course, which is also the root of the English word "course." Did you know that the Latin "cursus" was used in ancient Rome to describe chariot races?
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"La cursa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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