No. 271 in Catalan
iniciativa
"Initiative" - the ability to assess and start things independently or a proposal intended to resolve an issue.
In a sentence
La iniciativa per plantar arbres al barri ha tingut molt èxit.
The initiative to plant trees in the neighborhood has been very successful.
In this sentence, 'iniciativa' refers to a project or organized effort to achieve a particular goal.
Ell sempre té la iniciativa quan estem en grup.
He always takes the initiative when we are in a group.
Here, 'iniciativa' pertains to the willingness or ability to take charge or act first.
La iniciativa individual és molt valorada en aquesta empresa.
Individual initiative is highly valued in this company.
In this example, 'iniciativa' indicates a personal trait of being proactive or showing leadership.
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