No. 5,175 in Catalan
balloon
The Catalan word for "balloon" is **globus**, which refers to a **light, inflatable sphere typically made of rubber or plastic, filled with air or gas**.
In a sentence
Jo he comprat un globus per a la festa.
I have bought a balloon for the party.
Here, 'globe' or 'balloon' represents a commonly inflated object for decorative or celebratory purposes.
El globus va explotar per accident.
The balloon accidentally exploded.
In this sentence, 'globe' or 'balloon' is used to describe an item that burst, typically due to pressure or sharp contact.
Estàvem mirant el globus terrestre a la classe.
We were looking at the globe in class.
Here, 'globe' refers to a spherical representation of the Earth used for educational purposes.
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