No. 6,204 in Catalan
marjaleta
A small marsh or swamp.
In a sentence
La marjaleta era plena de colorits ocells aquàtics la primavera passada.
The small marsh was full of colorful water birds last spring.
Here, 'marjaleta' is used as a noun describing a small natural landscape feature.
El nen va trobar una marjaleta mentre passejava amb la seva bicicleta.
The child found a small marsh while riding his bicycle.
Here, 'marjaleta' refers to a geographic area identified by the child.
A prop de casa, tenim una marjaleta que és un tresor per als observadors d’ocells.
Near home, we have a small marsh that is a treasure for bird watchers.
Here, 'marjaleta' indicates a valued ecological site and is used affectionately.
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