El xoc
Example: El xoc de la notícia va sorprendre tothom a la reunió.
Definition
"El xoc" refers to the impact or shock caused by an unexpected event or news, often resulting in surprise or disturbance, as in the phrase 'El xoc de la notícia va sorprendre tothom a la reunió,' meaning the shock of the news surprised everyone at the meeting.
Etymology
The phrase "el xoc" in Catalan translates to 'the shock' in English. It derives from the French word 'choc,' which means a collision or sudden impact. Did you know? The term originally referred to physical impacts but evolved to describe emotional or surprising events as well.
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"El xoc" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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