No. 2,747 in Catalan
batlle
Mayor.
In a sentence
El batlle de la ciutat va inaugurar el nou parc.
The mayor of the city inaugurated the new park.
In this sentence, 'batlle' is used to refer to the mayor of a city, a common usage in Catalan to denote a civic leader.
El batlle va adjudicar els premis al concurs de pintura.
The mayor awarded the prizes at the painting contest.
Here, 'batlle' again represents the mayor, emphasizing their role in community events and decision-making.
La història parla d'un batlle medieval al poble.
The story talks about a medieval bailiff in the village.
In this context, 'batlle' refers to a medieval level officer or judge responsible for administrative tasks, showcasing its historical usage.
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