No. 11,566 in Catalan
àvila
The Catalan word "àvila" does not have a standalone meaning; it is typically a proper noun referring to Ávila, a city in Spain.
In a sentence
La ciutat d'Àvila és coneguda per les seves muralles històriques.
The city of Ávila is known for its historic walls.
Here, "Àvila" refers to a proper noun, the name of a city in Spain.
El vent a les muntanyes pot ser àvila durant els mesos d'hivern.
The wind in the mountains can be chill during the winter months.
In this context, "àvila" is used as an adjective to describe something sharp or piercing, typically the wind.
L'heura verda creix amb força en aquest àvila espai entre pedres.
The green ivy grows strongly in this narrow space between the stones.
Here, "àvila" is used as a description implying something narrow or subtly confined.
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