No. 2,861 in Catalan
desert
"Desert" in Catalan means "desert" (arid, barren land) or "empty, abandoned."
In a sentence
El desert del Sàhara és un dels més grans del món.
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest in the world.
Here 'desert' is used as a noun to denote a geographical area characterized by a lack of vegetation and scarcity of water.
L'esdeveniment estava desert, sense ningú a la sala.
The event was deserted, with no one in the room.
Here 'desert' is used as an adjective implying that a place was abandoned or empty of people.
Va decidir desertar de l'exèrcit a causa de les seves conviccions personals.
He decided to desert the army because of his personal convictions.
Here 'desert' is used as a verb meaning to abandon or leave a position or duty, often without permission.
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