No. 7,624 in Catalan

bàrbars

"Barbarians" or "savages."

In a sentence

Els bàrbars van envair la ciutat.
The barbarians invaded the city.
In this sentence, 'bàrbars' is used as a noun referring to historical groups considered uncivilized.
Quina música més bàrbara, m'ha encantat!
What amazing music, I loved it!
Here, 'bàrbara' is used as an adjective to express an intense admiration for the music.
La seva actitud bàrbara no ajuda en aquesta situació.
His barbaric attitude doesn't help in this situation.
In this example, 'bàrbara' describes behavior as rough or uncivilized, showing disapproval.

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