This is the 9526th most frequent Catalan word.
intensiva
The Catalan word "intensiva" means "intensive" in English.
The word 'intensiu' is used as an adjective to describe the course as being rigorous and focused in nature.
L'estudiant va assistir a un curs intensiu de matemàtiques durant l'estiu.
The student attended an intensive mathematics course during the summer.
Here, 'intensives' modifies 'cures' to specify that they involve close, rigorous medical attention.
El pacient està a la unitat de cures intensives per recuperació.
The patient is in the intensive care unit for recovery.
In this sentence, 'intensiva' is adverbial, describing the vigorous and dynamic way in which the work is being carried out.