This is the 9662nd most frequent Catalan word.
llebre
Hare.
In this sentence, 'llebre' refers to the animal hare, illustrating its characteristic speed.
La llebre va córrer més ràpid que la tortuga.
The hare ran faster than the tortoise.
Here, 'llebre' is used literally to depict the sighting of the animal in nature.
Va veure una llebre creuar el camp mentre passejava.
He saw a hare crossing the field while he was walking.
In this usage, 'llebre' metaphorically refers to a pacer, someone who sets the pace during the race.