No. 5,387 in Catalan
castell
"Castell" in Catalan means "castle."
In a sentence
El castell medieval es troba a la part alta del turó.
The medieval castle is located at the top of the hill.
In this sentence, 'castell' refers to a fortress or fortified residence historically used for protection and governance. It is employed in its literal architectural sense.
Els castells són una tradició popular a Catalunya.
Human towers are a popular tradition in Catalonia.
Here, 'castell' refers metaphorically to the human towers, a cultural and social activity unique to Catalonia and recognized for its tradition.
Va portar un castell d'idees a la reunió.
He brought a castle of ideas to the meeting.
In this context, 'castell' is metaphorically used to express an abundance or ambitious accumulation of ideas, indicating creativity or complexity.
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