No. 8,312 in Catalan

descuido

"Descuido" in Catalan means "neglect" or "oversight."

In a sentence

Va ser un descuido deixar les claus a casa.
It was a carelessness to leave the keys at home.
In this context, 'descuido' refers to a mistake or oversight made by not paying enough attention.
El descuido del jardí ha fet que creixin les males herbes.
The neglect of the garden has caused weeds to grow.
Here, 'descuido' indicates neglect or lack of maintenance causing an unwanted consequence.
Amb un descuido, el nen va agafar una joguina perillosa.
With a lack of attentiveness, the child grabbed a dangerous toy.
In this usage, 'descuido' refers to a lack of attentiveness or vigilance.

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