This is the 6229th most frequent Catalan word.
matthew
The word "matthew" is not a Catalan word; it is a proper noun, typically a name.
In this sentence, 'Matthew' serves as a proper noun, specifically the name of a person being described as a close companion.
Matthew és un bon amic meu.
Matthew is a good friend of mine.
Here, 'Mateu' (Catalan for Matthew) refers to the author of a part of the New Testament, showing use in religious context.
Vam llegir les Històries segons Mateu a la reunió.
We read the Stories according to Matthew during the meeting.
In this context, 'Matthew' is used as the given name of an animal, showing that names are not exclusive to humans.