No. 5,302 in Catalan
bèstia
"Beast" or "animal."
In a sentence
La bèstia del conte era molt feroç.
The beast of the tale was very ferocious.
Here, 'bèstia' refers to a mythical or animalistic creature, emphasizing its nature and behaviors.
Aquell cotxe és una bèstia, corre molt ràpid!
That car is a beast, it goes very fast!
The word 'bèstia' is used metaphorically here to describe the car as being extremely powerful or capable.
És una bèstia estudiant, mai para.
He is a beast at studying, he never stops.
In this example, 'bèstia' is used figuratively to denote an individual who is exceptionally dedicated or talented in their efforts.
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