No. 2,166 in Catalan
brot
"Brot" in Catalan means "sprout" or "shoot."
In a sentence
El bròquil comença a treure brots.
The broccoli starts to sprout buds.
Here, 'brot' refers to a young shoot or sprout of a plant.
El brot de la malaltia es va propagar ràpidament.
The outbreak of the disease spread rapidly.
Here, 'brot' refers to an outbreak or sudden occurrence of an event, such as disease.
S'ha encès un brot d'entusiasme pel nou projecte.
A spark of enthusiasm has ignited for the new project.
Here, 'brot' is used metaphorically to signify the beginning or spark of an emotion or idea.
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