No. 1,796 in Catalan
columna
The Catalan word "columna" means "column" in English.
In a sentence
La columna de la façana estava decorada amb escuts.
The column of the facade was decorated with emblems.
Here, 'columna' refers to an architectural element, namely a pillar or column used in buildings.
La columna vertebral és essencial per al moviment del cos.
The spinal column is essential for body movement.
In this sentence, 'columna' denotes the anatomical term for the 'spinal column' or backbone.
Al diari, vaig llegir una columna sobre viatges molt interessant.
In the newspaper, I read a very interesting column about travels.
Here, 'columna' is used to describe a section or article in a newspaper or magazine.
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