No. 585 in Catalan
catalanes
The plural form of "català," meaning "Catalan people" or "things related to Catalonia."
In a sentence
A Catalunya, molts ciutadans se senten orgullosos de ser catalanes.
In Catalonia, many citizens feel proud to be Catalan.
Here, 'catalanes' is used as a noun to refer to people from Catalonia, highlighting regional identity.
Les tradicions catalanes inclouen festivitats com el Sant Jordi.
Catalan traditions include festivities like Sant Jordi.
In this context, 'catalanes' functions as an adjective, modifying 'tradicions' to specify they pertain to Catalonia.
Es van reunir amb els catalanes a la plaça principal després de l'espectacle.
They met with the Catalans at the main square after the show.
Here, 'catalanes' describes a group of individuals, emphasizing their regional characteristic or belonging.
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