La força
Example: La força del vent va trencar la finestra de casa.
Definition
"La força" refers to the physical strength or power exerted by a person, object, or natural element, such as wind or water. It highlights the capacity to cause movement, damage, or change, as in the phrase 'The force of the wind broke the house window.'
Etymology
The phrase "la força" comes from Catalan, where "força" means strength or power. It derives from Latin "fortia," related to "fortis," meaning strong. Did you know? The word is related to English words like 'force' and 'fortify,' all sharing the same ancient root emphasizing strength.
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"La força" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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