No. 9,526 in Catalan
intensiva
The Catalan word "intensiva" means "intensive" in English.
In a sentence
L'estudiant va assistir a un curs intensiu de matemàtiques durant l'estiu.
The student attended an intensive mathematics course during the summer.
The word 'intensiu' is used as an adjective to describe the course as being rigorous and focused in nature.
El pacient està a la unitat de cures intensives per recuperació.
The patient is in the intensive care unit for recovery.
Here, 'intensives' modifies 'cures' to specify that they involve close, rigorous medical attention.
Estan treballant de manera intensiva per finalitzar el projecte.
They are working intensively to finish the project.
In this sentence, 'intensiva' is adverbial, describing the vigorous and dynamic way in which the work is being carried out.
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