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No. 3,799 in Catalan

argot

"Argot" in Catalan means "slang" or "jargon" used by a specific group.

In a sentence

  • L'argot utilitzat pels joves sovint inclou paraules i expressions noves.

    The slang used by the youth often includes new words and expressions.

    In this sentence, 'argot' refers to specific slang or colloquial language commonly used by young people, emphasizing its dynamic and innovative nature.

  • En literatura, l'argot pot ser utilitzat per donar autenticitat als personatges.

    In literature, slang can be used to give authenticity to characters.

    Here, 'argot' highlights the function of slang in adding realism to characters by reflecting their individual or cultural linguistic traits.

  • Aquest diccionari és molt útil per entendre l'argot del carrer.

    This dictionary is very useful for understanding street slang.

    'Argot' in this context points to informal or regional expressions as a distinct communication style requiring specialized resources for comprehension.

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