No. 5,526 in Catalan
cucu
"Cucu" in Catalan means "cuckoo," referring to the bird or the sound it makes.
In a sentence
El cucu canta a la primavera.
The cuckoo sings in the spring.
Here, 'cucu' refers to the bird 'cuckoo' which is known for its distinctive call.
Va fer cucu darrera la porta per sorprendre’m.
He played peek-a-boo behind the door to surprise me.
In this case, 'cucu' represents the playful expression used during the game of peek-a-boo.
Vaig escoltar un cucu, era tan clar com el dia.
I heard a cuckoo, it was as clear as day.
Again, 'cucu' is referring to the bird, symbolizing a clear and distinct sound.
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