This is the 7401st most frequent Catalan word.
ascensor
Elevator.
In this sentence, 'ascensor' is used literally to refer to an elevator or lift, a device to transport individuals vertically in a building.
L'ascensor no funciona avui.
The elevator is not working today.
Here, 'ascensor' is used to denote the physical space or compartment where people meet, emphasizing its role in social interactions.
Acabem de trobar-nos amb la veïna a l'ascensor.
We just met our neighbor in the elevator.
This example uses 'ascensor' metaphorically to imply a means or method to achieve success, highlighting a figurative expression of the concept of an elevator.