No. 1,493 in Catalan

mercè

"Mercè" means "mercy" or "grace" in English.

In a sentence

La Mercè és la festa major de Barcelona.
La Mercè is Barcelona's main festival.
Proper noun, referring to the name of the festival.
Va aconseguir el seu objectiu per mercè de la seva constància.
He achieved his goal thanks to his perseverance.
Used as a synonym for 'thanks to' or 'by the favor of'.
S'ha de fer tot amb mercè i respecte.
Everything must be done with grace and respect.
Used to mean 'grace' or 'favor' in behavior or attitude.

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