No. 8,948 in Catalan
explotar
"Explotar" in Catalan means "to explode" or "to exploit," depending on the context.
In a sentence
El cotxe va explotar a causa de l'escalfor.
The car exploded due to the heat.
Here, 'explotar' is used in the sense of a physical explosion.
Després de tant estrès, va explotar en plors.
After so much stress, they burst into tears.
In this sentence, 'explotar' refers to an emotional burst or release.
Aquesta empresa explota els seus empleats.
This company exploits its employees.
Here, 'explotar' is used in the context of exploiting or taking advantage of someone.
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