No. 3,412 in Catalan
crist
"Christ" or "cross" (religious context).
In a sentence
El crist a la capella és d'un valor incalculable.
The Christ in the chapel is of incalculable value.
In this sentence, "crist" refers to a representation or figure of Christ, emphasizing its physical and artistic presence as an object of devotion and value.
Amb la seva actitud, en Joan sembla un vertader crist.
With his attitude, Joan seems like a true Christ.
Here, "crist" is used metaphorically to describe Joan, comparing his actions or personality traits to qualities associated with Christ, such as kindness or sacrifice.
La llum del sol travessava el cristall formant un arc de sant Martí.
The sunlight passed through the crystal forming a rainbow.
Although the sentence includes the word "cristall," which might derive from "crist," it refers specifically to 'crystal,' indicating a transparent material often associated with refractive or decorative properties.
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