No. 9,754 in Catalan
mantra
A "mantra" in Catalan refers to a word, sound, or phrase repeated in meditation to aid concentration.
In a sentence
La meditació ajuda quan recites un mantra.
Meditation helps when you recite a mantra.
In this sentence, 'mantra' denotes a set of words that are chanted repeatedly during meditation to aid concentration and mindfulness.
La idea que les coses milloraran es va convertir en el meu mantra diari.
The idea that things will improve became my daily mantra.
Here, 'mantra' refers to a motivational statement or belief that is often repeated internally.
La melodia de l'anunci era com un mantra que no podia treure'm del cap.
The advertisement's melody was like a mantra that I couldn't get out of my head.
In this context, 'mantra' is used metaphorically to describe something repetitive and persistent, like catchy music.
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