La subvenció
Example: La subvenció va permetre finançar el projecte innovador completament.
Definition
"La subvenció" refers to a financial aid or grant provided by a government, organization, or institution to support a specific project, activity, or individual, often without the need for repayment. It helps fund initiatives like the innovative project mentioned in the example.
Etymology
The word "la subvenció" comes from the Latin 'subventio,' meaning 'a coming to help or support.' It combines 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'up from below' and 'venire,' meaning 'to come.' Did you know? The idea of 'coming to help' perfectly captures the purpose of a subsidy as financial assistance.
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"La subvenció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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