This is the 5508th most frequent Catalan word.
couto
The word "couto" is not Catalan; it is Galician or Portuguese for "protected area" or "enclosure." In Catalan, it does not have a defined meaning.
The word 'couto' in this sentence refers to a private hunting reserve, commonly used in legal or rural contexts.
Aquest terreny és un couto de caça.
This land is a private hunting reserve.
In this case, 'couto' is used to describe a marine reserve, emphasizing its function as a protected area.
El couto marí protegit ajuda a conservar la biodiversitat.
The protected marine reserve helps to preserve biodiversity.
Here, 'couto' refers to a historical preserve, indicating its cultural or historical significance.