No. 2,037 in Catalan
ajuntament
"Ajuntament" means "town hall" or "city council" in English.
In a sentence
L'ajuntament de Barcelona organitza concerts a l'estiu.
The Barcelona city council organizes concerts during the summer.
The term 'ajuntament' is used to refer to the municipal government responsible for organizing public events.
Hem d'anar a l'ajuntament per renovar el DNI.
We need to go to the town hall to renew the ID card.
Here, 'ajuntament' is used to designate the physical building where municipal administrative tasks are carried out.
L'ajuntament ha aprovat noves normes per a millorar la mobilitat urbana.
The city council has approved new rules to improve urban mobility.
In this case, 'ajuntament' is utilized to signify the governing body that makes decisions for local regulations.
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