This is the 5457th most frequent Catalan word.
colles
Groups or teams.
In this sentence, "colles" refers to groups or teams, specifically groups of people participating in traditional Catalonian pyramid formations known as "castellers."
Les colles de castellers es preparen per a la festa major.
The groups of castellers prepare for the main festival.
Here, "colles" describes informal groups or gangs formed by children for playing or organizing activities together.
Quan era petit, em passava tardes jugant a colles amb els meus amics.
When I was little, I spent afternoons playing gangs with my friends.
"Colles" in this sentence signifies groups of friends who come together for social events or shared interests.