No. 1,014 in Catalan
generar
To create or produce.
In a sentence
Els canvis de temperatura poden generar tempestes sobtades.
Temperature changes can generate sudden storms.
The word 'generar' is used here to indicate the production or creation of a physical phenomenon, in this case, causing storms due to temperature variations.
La seva actitud negativa pot generar conflictes al grup.
His negative attitude can generate conflicts within the group.
In this context, 'generar' describes the act of causing or bringing about a situation, specifically conflicts due to someone's behavior.
La inversió en energies renovables genera oportunitats laborals.
Investment in renewable energy generates job opportunities.
Here, 'generar' is used to convey the idea of creating or providing something beneficial, as investments lead to the creation of job opportunities.
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