No. 3,871 in Catalan
burgesia
Bourgeoisie; the social class characterized by ownership of capital and a focus on material wealth.
In a sentence
La burgesia va tenir un paper important durant la Revolució Industrial.
The bourgeoisie played an important role during the Industrial Revolution.
The term 'burgesia' is used here to refer to the social class of wealthy and influential entrepreneurs and merchants.
A la novel·la, el protagonista s'enfronta als ideals de la burgesia.
In the novel, the protagonist confronts the ideals of the bourgeoisie.
'Burgesia' in this sentence refers to the collective ideals and cultural values associated with the bourgeoisie.
Durant el segle XIX, la burgesia va liderar molts moviments liberals.
During the 19th century, the bourgeoisie led many liberal movements.
Here, 'burgesia' signifies the active societal group advocating for political and social reforms.
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