No. 246 in Catalan
futbol
Football (soccer).
In a sentence
El futbol és un esport popular a tot el món.
Football is a popular sport around the world.
In this sentence, 'futbol' is used as a noun, referring to the sport itself.
Avui vaig a jugar un partit de futbol amb els amics.
Today I am going to play a football match with my friends.
Here, 'futbol' refers to the activity or game of football played for recreation or competition.
El meu germà és un fanàtic del futbol i col·lecciona samarretes d'equips famosos.
My brother is a football enthusiast and collects jerseys of famous teams.
In this usage, 'futbol' is used to symbolize the culture and community connected with the sport.
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