No. 4,017 in Catalan
creuada
"Creuada" in Catalan means "crusade" or "campaign."
In a sentence
La creuada històrica per recaptar aliments va ser un èxit.
The historic crusade to collect food was a success.
In this sentence, 'creuada' is used metaphorically to refer to a campaign or organized effort.
Ells van participar en la creuada contra la pobresa.
They participated in the crusade against poverty.
Here, 'creuada' conveys a strong commitment or organized movement towards a cause, analogous to a crusade.
La creuada medieval va tenir un impacte profund en la història d'Europa.
The medieval crusade had a profound impact on European history.
In this usage, 'creuada' explicitly describes a historical military expedition often associated with religious motives.
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