No. 8,769 in Catalan
esclava
"Esclava" means "slave" in English.
In a sentence
L'esclava portava un anell especial que l'identificava.
The slave wore a special ring that identified her.
Here, 'esclava' refers to a female individual in a condition of servitude, depicting the historical usage of the term.
A la joieria vaig comprar una esclava d'or per a regalar.
I bought a gold bracelet to gift at the jewelry store.
In this context, 'esclava' refers to a type of bracelet, reflecting its use in modern fashion terminology.
La seva feina s'ha convertit en una rutina esclava.
Her job has turned into a slave-like routine.
Here, 'esclava' metaphorically describes a condition of being oppressed or overly tied to monotonous work, showing its figurative use.
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