Pelar
Example: Vaig pelar les patates abans de cuinar-les per sopar.
Definition
"Pelar" means to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits, vegetables, or other items. For example, in the phrase 'Vaig pelar les patates abans de cuinar-les per sopar,' it refers to peeling potatoes before cooking them for dinner.
Etymology
The word "pelar" comes from the Latin verb 'pilare,' which means to strip or remove hair. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically mean peeling or removing the outer layer of fruits and vegetables. Did you know that 'pelar' is related to the English word 'pilfer,' originally meaning to strip or plunder?
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"Pelar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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