No. 9,270 in Catalan
guateque
"Guateque" in Catalan refers to an informal party or gathering, often with music and dancing.
In a sentence
Ahir vam organitzar un guateque a casa de la Maria i ens ho vam passar genial.
Yesterday we organized a guateque at Maria's house and had a great time.
In this sentence, “guateque” is used to mean an informal party or gathering of friends, a common usage in colloquial Catalan.
El guateque als anys 60 era un fenomen cultural entre els joves.
The guateque in the 60s was a cultural phenomenon among young people.
Here, “guateque” refers to a retro-style party commonly associated with the 1960s, illustrating its historical and cultural connotation.
Quan vaig entrar al guateque, tothom ballava al ritme de la música.
When I entered the guateque, everyone was dancing to the rhythm of the music.
In this context, “guateque” is referring to a specific party where music and dancing are featured, emphasizing the lively atmosphere.
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