El residu
Example: Cal reduir el residu per protegir el medi ambient.
Definition
"El residu" refers to leftover material or waste produced from various activities, including manufacturing, consumption, or natural processes. It is commonly used to describe substances that need to be reduced or managed to protect the environment.
Etymology
The Catalan term "el residu" comes from the Latin word 'residuum,' meaning 'remainder' or 'what is left behind.' Did you know? The word has maintained its core meaning through centuries, always relating to something left over after a process.
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"El residu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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