No. 5,455 in Catalan
colla
A group of friends or people who gather for a shared activity or purpose.
In a sentence
Anàvem de colla al parc cada tarda.
We used to go as a group to the park every afternoon.
'Colla' in this context refers to a group of people who often gather or share activities together, similar to 'a gang' or 'a group' in English.
La colla castellera va aixecar un castell impressionant.
The casteller group erected an impressive human tower.
Here, 'colla' refers to a specific group or team, particularly in the context of traditional Catalan human tower building, where it indicates an organized association.
La meva colla d'amics sempre planeja activitats divertides.
My group of friends always plans fun activities.
In this sentence, 'colla' depicts a close group of friends or individuals who frequently interact socially, emphasizing companionship and collaboration.
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