This is the 5203rd most frequent Catalan word.
beach
The Catalan word for "beach" is **platja**, and its definition in English is "a sandy or pebbly shore by a body of water, especially the sea."
Here, 'platja' is used to refer to the physical place where people go to enjoy the sea and sand.
Vaig a la platja cada cap de setmana.
I go to the beach every weekend.
In this sentence, 'platja' refers to a general concept of what a beach represents, emphasizing its function as a leisure location.
La platja és un lloc perfecte per relaxar-se i prendre el sol.
The beach is a perfect place to relax and sunbathe.
Here, 'platja' is used in the context of talking about an observation at a specific location, emphasizing its current state or environment.