No. 3,350 in Catalan
arrels
Roots.
In a sentence
Les arrels dels arbres són molt profundes.
The roots of the trees are very deep.
Here, 'arrels' refers to the roots of trees, showcasing its literal meaning in the context of botany.
Em vaig reconnectar amb les meves arrels culturals.
I reconnected with my cultural roots.
In this sentence, 'arrels' is used metaphorically to signify origins or heritage, focusing on cultural belonging.
Aquest concepte filosòfic té arrels antigues.
This philosophical concept has ancient roots.
'Arrels' here metaphorically represents origins or fundamental principles, tracing conceptual evolution.
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