No. 8,820 in Catalan
esquerdes
"Esquerdes" means "cracks" or "fissures" in English.
In a sentence
He vist esquerdes a la paret després del terratrèmol.
I saw cracks on the wall after the earthquake.
Here, 'esquerdes' refers to physical cracks observed in the wall, showcasing its common use for structural damage or fissures.
Les esquerdes en la seva confiança van començar a fer-se evidents.
The cracks in his confidence began to become evident.
In this context, 'esquerdes' is used metaphorically to describe weakening trust or self-assurance, illustrating the figurative application of the term.
Cal reparar les esquerdes de la carretera abans que empitjorin.
It is necessary to repair the cracks in the road before they worsen.
Here, 'esquerdes' depicts physical gaps or imperfections in the road's surface, emphasizing its use for visible faults or damages in materials.
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