No. 5,035 in Catalan
air
The Catalan word "air" means "yesterday" in English.
In a sentence
L'air d'aquest lloc és molt pur.
The air of this place is very pure.
Here, 'air' refers to the atmospheric natural element that we breathe.
El seu aire d'indiferència no enganya a ningú.
His air of indifference deceives no one.
In this sentence, 'air' is used to convey someone's demeanor or attitude.
Va obrir la finestra per deixar entrar aire fresc.
He opened the window to let in fresh air.
'Aire' in this context maintains its primary meaning as the gaseous substance necessary for respiration.
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