No. 5,745 in Catalan
foia
A "foia" in Catalan is a "depression" or "hollow" in the ground.
In a sentence
La foia de Elx és una plana molt fèrtil.
The plain of Elche is a very fertile flatland.
"Foia" here is used to describe a geographical flat or low-lying area.
En aquella foia creixen molts arbres fruiters.
In that hollow, many fruit trees grow.
"Foia" refers to a small hollow or depression in the terrain suitable for vegetation.
Durant l'excursió, ens vam aturar en una foia a descansar.
During the hike, we stopped in a hollow to rest.
"Foia" denotes a natural concavity in the landscape that provided a good resting spot.
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