No. 9,164 in Catalan
gales
"Gales" in Catalan refers to "showiness" or "splendor."
In a sentence
Les gales ja han començat a l'escola.
The festivities have already started at the school.
Here, 'gales' refers to celebratory events or festivities.
Els habitants de Gales parlen gal·lès.
The inhabitants of Wales speak Welsh.
In this context, 'Gales' refers to the region of Wales.
Ella portava unes sabates amb molta elegància i gales.
She wore shoes with much elegance and pomp.
Here, 'gales' conveys an elegant style, often associated with pomp or glamour.
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