No. 11,574 in Catalan
àvies
Grandmothers.
In a sentence
Les àvies solen explicar històries interessants.
Grandmothers usually tell interesting stories.
Here, 'àvies' is used as the plural form of 'àvia' (Latin origin), referring to grandmothers in general terms.
Vaig veure les àvies passejant al parc aquest matí.
I saw the grandmothers walking in the park this morning.
In this sentence, 'àvies' refers to specific grandmothers observed performing an action.
Les àvies són un tresor de saviesa i experiència.
Grandmothers are a treasure of wisdom and experience.
The word 'àvies' is used in a generalized, metaphorical sense to emphasize their qualities.
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