cruïlla

This is the 8126th most frequent Catalan word.


cruïlla

"Intersection" or "crossroads."


Here, 'cruïlla' is used to describe an intersection or meeting point of streets, highlighting its literal meaning as 'crossroads'.

La cruïlla de carrers és el punt on es troben diverses vies.

The crossroads of streets is the point where different paths meet.


In this sentence, 'cruïlla' is used metaphorically to indicate a situation involving choices or decisions, reflecting the figurative usage of 'crossroads'.

La vida és plena de cruïlles on hem de prendre decisions importants.

Life is full of crossroads where we must make important decisions.


Here, 'cruïlla' is used again in its literal sense, referring to the intersection of paths present in cartographic representation.

A la mesa hi havia una cruïlla de camins marcats en el mapa.

On the table was a crossroads of paths marked on the map.