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No. 9,779 in Catalan

massissa

The Catalan word "massissa" means "solid" or "massive" in English.

In a sentence

  • La taula és massissa i feta de roure.

    The table is solid and made of oak.

    Here 'massissa' describes an object being made entirely of a single material, emphasizing its sturdiness and uniformity.

  • Vaig trobar una peça de marbre massissa al mercat.

    I found a solid marble piece at the market.

    In this sentence, 'massissa' indicates that the piece is undivided and dense, defining its quality.

  • Les seves raons són massisses i difícils de discutir.

    Their reasons are solid and hard to dispute.

    This usage of 'massissa' metaphorically extends its meaning of strength and reliability to more abstract concepts, like arguments.

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