No. 3,529 in Catalan
manel
"Manel" is a Catalan male given name, equivalent to "Manuel" in English.
In a sentence
El meu amic Manel sempre arriba puntual.
My friend Manel always arrives on time.
Here, 'Manel' is used as a proper name, referring to an individual.
Quan parlem de música, en Manel destaca com un gran compositor.
When we talk about music, Manel stands out as a great composer.
In this sentence, 'Manel' is again a proper name, specifically the name of a well-known music composer.
Vaig anar a veure el grup Manel en concert la setmana passada.
I went to see the band Manel in concert last week.
Here, 'Manel' refers to a musical band rather than an individual person, showcasing its different usage.
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