aparell

Aparell is a Catalan noun meaning device, apparatus, equipment, or a set of tools used for a particular purpose. It covers a wide range from simple implements to complex machinery. The term is masculine; the singular form is aparell and the plural is aparells.

Etymology and usage context: The word derives from Latin apparatus and entered Catalan through medieval Romance languages, broadening to designate any arrangement of parts designed to perform a function. In modern Catalan, aparell is used in both general and technical contexts to refer to equipment or devices.

Common uses: In everyday language, aparell can denote any piece of equipment or a device, including electrical devices, mechanical tools, or measurement instruments. Examples often include phrases like un aparell elèctric (an electrical appliance) or un aparell de mesura (a measuring instrument). When discussing multiple devices, aparells is used.

Relation to related terms: Synonyms or closely related terms include equip (equipment), dispositiu (device), instrument, and maquinària (machinery). In specific domains, more precise terms may be preferred, such as electrodomèstics for household appliances.

See also: Electrodomèstics, equip, dispositiu, instrument, maquinària.