No. 8,847 in Catalan
estelades
"Estelades" refers to pro-independence flags of Catalonia featuring a star as a symbol of sovereignty.
In a sentence
Les estelades onejaven orgullosament al vent.
The estelades waved proudly in the wind.
Here, 'estelades' refers to the Catalan pro-independence flags, emphasizing their symbolic presence.
Vaig comprar unes estelades per penjar al balcó.
I bought some estelades to hang on the balcony.
In this sentence, 'estelades' denotes physical items (flags) acquired for decorative or political purposes.
Durant la manifestació, tothom sostenia estelades.
During the demonstration, everyone held estelades.
This use of 'estelades' highlights their role in expressing solidarity during a political gathering.
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