No. 2,283 in Catalan
estimada
"Estimada" means "beloved" or "dear" in English.
In a sentence
L'estimada amiga m'ha escrit una carta bonica.
The dear friend wrote me a beautiful letter.
Here, 'estimada' is used as an adjective meaning 'dear' to show affection for a female friend.
La novel·la estimada per molts lectors serà adaptada al cinema.
The novel loved by many readers will be adapted to film.
In this sentence, 'estimada' is a past participle used as an adjective meaning 'loved' and it describes the affection the readers have for the novel.
Estimada Maria, gràcies per ser sempre tan atenta.
Dear Maria, thank you for always being so attentive.
Here, 'estimada' is used in formal written communication as a salutation meaning 'dear' in addressing someone directly.
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