No. 5,636 in Catalan
elda
"Elda" is not a standard word in Catalan; it may refer to a proper noun or name.
In a sentence
Elda és una ciutat a Alacant.
Elda is a city in Alicante.
Here, 'Elda' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific city in Spain.
Per on vas passar? Per Elda o per Novelda?
Where did you pass? Through Elda or through Novelda?
In this case, 'Elda' remains a proper noun, mentioned in the context of a journey or geographical route.
A Elda fan bones sabates.
In Elda, they make good shoes.
Here, 'Elda' is used to indicate a place renowned for a specific activity or characteristic, in this scenario, shoemaking.
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