No. 1,335 in Catalan
afores
"Outskirts" or "surroundings" of a town or city.
In a sentence
Les afores de la ciutat són tranquil·les.
The outskirts of the city are peaceful.
'Afores' refers to the outlying area or outskirts of a city or town.
Per passejar, preferim anar als afores.
For a walk, we prefer going to the outskirts.
'Afores' is a destination for leisure activities in the suburbs or surrounding areas.
Viuen en una casa als afores.
They live in a house in the outskirts.
'Afores' identifies the location of someone's residence outside a central urban area.
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