This is the 9140th most frequent Catalan word.
fulminat
"Fulminat" in English means "struck down" or "destroyed suddenly."
Here, "fulminat" is used to describe someone fatally impacted or struck by lightning, indicating an immediate and potent action.
El raig l'ha fulminat en un instant.
The lightning struck him instantly.
In this case, "fulminant" metaphorically describes the sudden and impactful nature of the letter's content.
Va rebre una carta fulminant que el va deixar atònit.
He received a shocking letter that left him stunned.
Here, "fulminar" means to immediately remove someone from a position or duty, conveying a definitive and striking decision.