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No. 9,249 in Catalan

gripaus

Toads.

In a sentence

  • Els gripaus solen viure en llocs humits com bassals.

    Toads often live in wet places like ponds.

    Here, 'gripaus' refers to the general term for the animal species, toads, in a biological or ecological context.

  • Al conte, el príncep es transforma en un gripau pel malefici.

    In the story, the prince transforms into a toad due to the curse.

    In this sentence, 'gripau' is used metaphorically as part of a fairytale or mythical context.

  • Quan plou molt a la primavera, és habitual sentir els gripaus cridar a la nit.

    When it rains a lot in spring, it's common to hear toads croaking at night.

    The term 'gripaus' here denotes the natural behavior of toads during certain weather conditions, highlighting their activity.

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