La depressió
Example: La depressió afecta moltes persones durant períodes llargs.
Definition
"La depressió" refers to a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems that can affect daily functioning over long periods.
Etymology
The term "la depressió" comes from the Latin word 'depressio,' meaning 'a pressing down.' It evolved through Old French into Catalan, capturing the idea of a lowered or sunken state, which metaphorically relates to the emotional state described.
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"La depressió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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