No. 5,457 in Catalan
colles
Groups or teams.
In a sentence
Les colles de castellers es preparen per a la festa major.
The groups of castellers prepare for the main festival.
In this sentence, "colles" refers to groups or teams, specifically groups of people participating in traditional Catalonian pyramid formations known as "castellers."
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.
Here, "colles" describes informal groups or gangs formed by children for playing or organizing activities together.
Les colles d'amics es van reunir a la platja per celebrar l'aniversari.
The groups of friends gathered at the beach to celebrate the birthday.
"Colles" in this sentence signifies groups of friends who come together for social events or shared interests.
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