This is the 5847th most frequent Catalan word.
granell
"Granell" means "grain" or "seed" in English.
Here, "granell" conveys the meaning of a small quantity, emphasizing the lack of light through the metaphorical use of "speck."
No hi ha ni un granell de llum en l'habitació.
There isn't even a speck of light in the room.
In this sentence, "granell" specifically refers to a single small particle from a larger collection, like sand.
Vam veure un granell d'arena a la platja.
We saw a grain of sand on the beach.
Used metaphorically, "granell" signifies a very small amount or part of a quality or attribute, such as patience.