This is the 1008th most frequent Catalan word.
esport
Sport.
'Esport' is used here as a general noun referring to sports as an activity or concept.
L'esport és important per a mantenir la salut.
Sport is important for maintaining health.
'Esport' is used specifically to describe a type of recreational activity involving a team.
Aquest cap de setmana participaré en un esport de grup.
This weekend, I will participate in a team sport.
'Esport' indicates a specific category or discipline of sports, in this case, basketball.