This is the 9192nd most frequent Catalan word.
generava
"Generava" means "generated" or "was generating" in English.
Here, 'generava' is used in its literal sense of 'generated' or 'produced' in a past continuous tense, referring to the production of electricity by a machine.
La màquina generava electricitat constantment.
The machine generated electricity constantly.
In this sentence, 'generava' refers to the metaphorical generation of discussions or debates, emphasizing a causative action.
El seu comentari generava molts debats entre els estudiants.
Her comment generated many debates among the students.
Here, 'generava' applies to the creation or elicitation of an emotional response (tension), showing its use in abstract scenarios.