This is the 5000th most frequent Catalan word.
abad
"Abad" in Catalan means "abbot," the head of an abbey or monastery.
Here, 'abad' refers to the ecclesiastical leader overseeing a monastery.
L'abad estava responsable de la gestió del monestir.
The abbot was responsible for the management of the monastery.
In this sentence, 'abad' is used as a title for someone with religious authority and wisdom.
El títol d'abad és atorgat a aquells amb gran saviesa espiritual.
The title of abbot is granted to those with great spiritual wisdom.
This usage highlights the importance and position of 'abad' within the monastic community.