No. 5,292 in Catalan
bull
"Bull" in Catalan means "boils" (third-person singular present tense of "bullir").
In a sentence
L’aigua de la olla bull mentre es cou la pasta.
The water in the pot is boiling while the pasta cooks.
In this context, "bull" is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "bullir," which means "to boil." It denotes the action of the water bubbling due to heat.
El mercat bull de gent a primera hora del matí.
The market is bustling with people early in the morning.
Here, "bull" metaphorically refers to the lively activity and movement of people, conveying vibrancy and dynamism.
La situació bull i sembla que aviat hi haurà canvis.
The situation is boiling, and it seems there will soon be changes.
In this sentence, "bull" figuratively represents the intense and dynamic nature of the situation, often indicating tension or urgency.
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