No. 10,078 in Catalan
oralitat
The quality or characteristic of being oral, typically referring to spoken expression or transmission.
In a sentence
La oralitat és una característica essencial de les cultures tradicionals.
Orality is an essential characteristic of traditional cultures.
Here, 'oralitat' refers to the distinguishing feature of conveying traditions and knowledge primarily through speech, underscoring its cultural importance.
La llengua catalana ha mantingut una forta tradició d'oralitat al llarg dels segles.
The Catalan language has maintained a strong tradition of orality over the centuries.
In this instance, 'oralitat' highlights the sustained use of spoken forms of the language in preserving its character and heritage.
L'oralitat és clau per a l'aprenentatge de qualsevol llengua, ja que fomenta la comunicació activa.
Orality is key to learning any language, as it fosters active communication.
Here, 'oralitat' emphasizes the concept of prioritizing spoken elements in language acquisition to enhance conversational skills.
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