This is the 4287th most frequent Catalan word.
fractura
"Fractura" in Catalan means "fracture" in English, referring to a break or crack, typically in a bone or object.
Here, "fractura" is used in a medical context referring to a physical break or fracture in a bone.
La fractura del braç li va impedir competir en el torneig.
The fracture of the arm prevented him from competing in the tournament.
In this sentence, "fractura" is metaphorically applied to describe a divide or disruption within society caused by economic issues.
La crisi econòmica ha causat una fractura en la societat.
The economic crisis has caused a fracture in society.
This usage of "fractura" refers to a physical break or shatter in a material such as glass.