No. 7,365 in Catalan
armar
"Armar" means "to arm" or "to assemble/build" in English.
In a sentence
Vaig armar la biblioteca amb nous llibres.
I stocked the library with new books.
In this sentence, 'armar' is used to mean 'to stock or equip', specifically referring to equipping the library with books.
Ell sempre sap com armar un bon debat.
He always knows how to spark a good debate.
Here, 'armar' is metaphorically used to mean 'to spark or initiate', indicating inducing or creating an occasion for discussion or debate.
Ho van armar tot per fer la festa.
They prepared everything to organize the party.
In this case, 'armar' implies 'to prepare or assemble', referring to putting together all the requirements or arrangements for the party.
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