This is the 6184th most frequent Catalan word.
manual
A handbook or guide.
The word 'manual' is used here as a noun, denoting a book or booklet that contains instructions.
He llegit el manual d'instruccions abans de muntar el moble.
I read the instruction manual before assembling the furniture.
The word 'manual' is used here as an adjective, describing the type of transmission as operated by hand, not automatic.
La transmissió del cotxe és manual, cosa que requereix més habilitat al conduir.
The car's transmission is manual, which requires more skill when driving.
The word 'manual' is used here as an adjective to describe an activity that requires hands-on crafting or manipulation.