No. 9,704 in Catalan
looks
The Catalan word "looks" does not exist. It might be borrowed from English, meaning "appearance" or "gazes."
In a sentence
Ell em va dir que fins i tot les aparences enganyen.
He told me that even looks can be deceiving.
In this sentence, the word 'aparences' refers to external appearances or looks, emphasizing the idea that they may not always reflect the truth.
La nena mirava per la finestra mirant els paisatges del camp.
The girl looked out the window, gazing at the landscapes of the countryside.
Here, the word 'mirava' (looked) refers to the action of visually observing something directly.
Aquesta casa sembla molt moderna a simple vista.
This house looks very modern at first glance.
In this instance, 'sembla' (looks) applies to the impression or appearance something gives, often based on its observable features.
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