This is the 2080th most frequent Catalan word.
mercat
Market.
Here, 'mercat' is used as a noun meaning a physical market place where goods are sold.
El mercat és un lloc animat ple de colors i olors.
The market is a lively place full of colors and scents.
In this context, 'mercat' specifies the destination, emphasizing its function as a place for shopping.
Avui aniré al mercat per comprar verdures fresques.
Today I will go to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
Here, 'mercat' is metaphorical, referring to the concept of a labor market rather than a physical location.