This is the 7090th most frequent Catalan word.
acota
The Catalan word "acota" means "lowers" or "bows down" (third-person singular present of *acotar*).
Here, 'acota' is used to mean defining or marking boundaries.
El mapa acota les regions del país.
The map delimits the regions of the country.
In this context, 'acota' refers to limiting or narrowing down a subject or topic.
El professor acota el tema de l'assignatura abans de començar la classe.
The teacher confines the subject of the course before starting the class.
Here, 'acota' means specifying or delineating certain measurements.