No. 8,803 in Catalan
espatlles
"Espatlles" means "shoulders" in English.
In a sentence
Ell porta una motxilla pesada a les espatlles.
He carries a heavy backpack on his shoulders.
Here, 'espatlles' refers to the physical shoulders of a person, indicating the location where the backpack is carried.
Has de donar les espatlles a la paret per descansar.
You need to place your shoulders against the wall to rest.
In this sentence, 'espatlles' is used to describe the physical action of leaning one's shoulders against an object.
Els problemes que té a sobre són com un pes a les espatlles.
The problems he has to deal with feel like a burden on his shoulders.
This usage of 'espatlles' is metaphorical, symbolizing the weight or responsibility someone feels emotionally or mentally.
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