No. 3,510 in Catalan
league
The Catalan word "lliga" (league) refers to an association or group united for a common purpose, or a sports competition.
In a sentence
M'agrada jugar a la lliga de futbol local.
I like playing in the local football league.
The word 'lliga' in this sentence refers to a sports organization where teams compete with each other, i.e., a league.
Aquestes dues ciutats estan a la mateixa lliga econòmica.
These two cities are in the same economic league.
Here, 'lliga' is used metaphorically to denote a comparative level or category in terms of economic status.
Al segle XIII es va formar una lliga de comerciants per protegir els seus interessos.
In the 13th century, a league of merchants was formed to protect their interests.
In this case, 'lliga' refers to a formal association or alliance among individuals or groups.
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