No. 2,080 in Catalan
mercat
Market.
In a sentence
El mercat és un lloc animat ple de colors i olors.
The market is a lively place full of colors and scents.
Here, 'mercat' is used as a noun meaning a physical market place where goods are sold.
Avui aniré al mercat per comprar verdures fresques.
Today I will go to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
In this context, 'mercat' specifies the destination, emphasizing its function as a place for shopping.
El mercat laboral està experimentant canvis importants.
The labor market is experiencing significant changes.
Here, 'mercat' is metaphorical, referring to the concept of a labor market rather than a physical location.
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