Llançament

Llançament is a Catalan noun meaning “launch” or “release.” It denotes the act or process of starting, initiating, or bringing something into public existence, as well as the moment at which something is released. The term derives from the verb llançar, which means to throw or to set in motion.

In usage, llançament covers several domains. In business and technology, it refers to the introduction of a new product or service, as in llançament d'un producte. In sports, it can denote a throwing action, such as llançament de pes (shot put). In aerospace, llançament espacial means a rocket or spacecraft launch. In culture and media, it can signify the release of a film, album, or book, for example llançament d'una pel·lícula or llançament d'un disc.

Grammatical notes: llançament is masculine and typically appears with definite or indefinite articles, as in el llançament or un llançament. It is common in formal and technical registers, as well as in journalism and marketing. Related terms include llançador (launcher or thrower). The word is used across disciplines to describe both the act of launching and the event of release.