No. 9,782 in Catalan
matalàs
Mattress.
In a sentence
He comprat un matalàs nou per al meu llit.
I bought a new mattress for my bed.
Here, the word 'matalàs' is used as the noun referring to the object, a mattress, as part of furniture.
El matalàs és molt còmode per dormir.
The mattress is very comfortable to sleep on.
In this case, 'matalàs' serves as the subject of the sentence where its quality and comfort are described, highlighting its attributes.
Hem de canviar el matalàs vell perquè està desgastat.
We need to replace the old mattress because it is worn out.
Here, 'matalàs' is again the noun describing an item that requires replacement due to its condition being mentioned.
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