This is the 8159th most frequent Catalan word.
còctel
"Còctel" in Catalan means "cocktail" in English, referring to a mixed drink typically made with alcohol and other ingredients.
'Còctel' is used to refer to a mixed drink, often containing alcohol, associated with social gatherings.
Ahir a la festa vaig beure un còctel de fruites.
Yesterday at the party I drank a fruit cocktail.
Here, 'còctel' metaphorically describes a mix or combination of diverse items, in this case, subjects or themes.
Aquest còctel de temes fa que la reunió sigui interessant.
This cocktail of topics makes the meeting interesting.
In this usage, 'còctels' still refers to mixology but implies learning or educational context.