No. 922 in Catalan
fundació
"Fundació" in English means "foundation," referring to the establishment of an institution or an organization, or the act of founding something.
In a sentence
La fundació va ser establerta el 1950 per ajudar els nens desvalguts.
The foundation was established in 1950 to assist underprivileged children.
In this sentence, 'fundació' refers to an organization, typically non-profit, created to support a specific cause.
La fundació d’un edifici és essencial per a la seva estabilitat.
The foundation of a building is essential for its stability.
Here, 'fundació' is used in an architectural or engineering sense, referring to the base or groundwork that supports a structure.
La fundació de la filosofia moderna sovint s’atribueix a René Descartes.
The foundation of modern philosophy is often attributed to René Descartes.
In this example, 'fundació' is metaphorical, symbolizing the establishment or origin of an abstract concept, in this case, modern philosophy.
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