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ferran
"Ferran" is a Catalan male given name, equivalent to "Ferdinand" in English.
In a sentence
El Ferran està estudiant a la biblioteca.
Ferran is studying at the library.
Here, 'Ferran' is a proper noun, specifically a Catalan first name, used to refer to a person.
Aquest ferro és ferran i resistent.
This iron is strong and resistant.
In this context, 'ferran' describes the quality or state of being made of iron, related to metals.
Els ferrans treballen molt bé en la forja.
The ironworkers work very well in forging.
Here, 'ferrans' is a noun referring to people who work with iron, such as blacksmiths, derived from 'ferro,' meaning iron.
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