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criatura
"Criatura" means "creature" or "child" in English.
In a sentence
La criatura juga amb les seves joguines al parc.
The child plays with their toys in the park.
Here, 'criatura' refers to a young child, typically emphasizing innocence or youth.
Aquella criatura fantàstica és el personatge principal del conte.
That fantastic creature is the main character of the story.
In this sentence, 'criatura' is used to describe a mythical or fictional being, commonly found in folklore or fantasy contexts.
Algun dia, aquesta planta es convertirà en una criatura majestuosa.
Someday, this plant will become a majestic creature.
Here, 'criatura' metaphorically denotes a living entity that could evolve or transform, broadly referring to something animate.
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