No. 3,540 in Catalan
mata
"Bush" or "shrub."
In a sentence
La mata d'herba creix al costat del camí.
The clump of grass grows next to the path.
Here, 'mata' refers to a clump or a small bush of herbs or plants.
Si s'escapa l'animal, mata'l amb prudència.
If the animal escapes, kill it with caution.
Here, 'mata' is a conjugated form of the verb 'matar,' meaning 'to kill.'
Ella s'entesta a plantar una mata de flors al balcó.
She insists on planting a bush of flowers on the balcony.
In this usage, 'mata' refers to a bush or shrub, usually of flowers or ornamental plants.
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