No. 5,532 in Catalan
cursa
"Race" or "course."
In a sentence
Va participar en una cursa d'atletisme.
He participated in an athletics race.
Here, 'cursa' refers to a sporting event where individuals compete in speed or endurance.
La cursa cap al poder polític és cada vegada més ferotge.
The race for political power is increasingly fierce.
In this context, 'cursa' metaphorically represents a competition or effort to achieve a certain goal.
Durant el cap de setmana, van organitzar una cursa benèfica.
During the weekend, they organized a charity race.
Here, 'cursa' identifies a planned event, typically involving running, to raise funds for a cause.
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