No. 5,803 in Catalan
gavín
The Catalan word "gavín" refers to a "seagull."
In a sentence
El gavín vola sobre el mar.
The seagull flies over the sea.
Here, 'gavín' refers to the bird, a seagull, in its literal sense.
Vaig veure un gavín pintat en el quadre.
I saw a seagull painted in the painting.
In this context, 'gavín' refers to the depiction of the bird in artwork.
El gavín és un símbol de llibertat per a molts.
The seagull is a symbol of freedom for many.
The term 'gavín' symbolizes abstract notions of freedom or independence, showing figurative usage.
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