No. 556 in Catalan
distància
"Distància" in Catalan means "distance" in English.
In a sentence
La distància entre les dues ciutats és de 50 quilòmetres.
The distance between the two cities is 50 kilometers.
In this sentence, the word 'distància' refers to a measurable physical separation between two points.
Intento mantenir una certa distància en les discussions complicades.
I try to keep a certain distance in complicated discussions.
Here, 'distància' is used metaphorically to indicate emotional or intellectual separation.
La distància no sempre impossibilita les relacions sinceres.
Distance does not always make sincere relationships impossible.
In this context, 'distància' represents a generic concept of physical or situational separation affecting relationships.
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