No. 5,437 in Catalan
city
The Catalan word for "city" is "ciutat," which means a large and permanent human settlement.
In a sentence
La ciutat és plena de vida durant les festes.
The city is full of life during the celebrations.
The word 'city' ('ciutat') is used generically to refer to an urban area being lively and bustling.
En aquesta ciutat hi ha molts museus interessants per visitar.
In this city, there are many interesting museums to visit.
Here, 'city' denotes a specific location, highlighting it as a hub for culture and tourism.
M'agrada passejar pel centre de la ciutat al vespre.
I enjoy strolling through the city center in the evening.
In this sentence, 'city' is part of a compound phrase 'city center', referring to the central area of the urban environment.
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