This is the 5327th most frequent Catalan word.
caire
"Caire" in Catalan means "edge" or "corner."
In this instance, 'caire' refers to the figurative aspect or nature of a situation.
Aquest assumpte comença a tenir un caire preocupant.
This matter starts to take on a worrying aspect.
Here, 'caire' is used to refer to the physical edge or corner of an object.
Vigila amb el caire d'aquesta taula, que és molt afilat.
Be careful with the edge of this table; it's very sharp.
Here, 'caire' figuratively describes a fleeting moment or a short interval.