altera

This is the 7230th most frequent Catalan word.


altera

"Altera" means "alters" or "modifies" in English.


Here, 'altera' is used in the sense of causing a change or modification in the state of something.

L'emoció altera el ritme cardíac.

Emotion alters the heart rate.


Here, 'altera' is used to describe causing a disturbance or unease in people due to external conditions.

L'ambient tènse altera a tothom.

The tense atmosphere upsets everyone.


In this sentence, 'altera' signifies a change being applied to something, specifically a schedule or plan.

Quan s'altera el programa, els convidats sovint es confonen.

When the program is altered, the guests often become confused.