No. 2,081 in Catalan

mobile

The Catalan word "mòbil" means "mobile" or "cell phone" in English.

In a sentence

He comprat un mòbil nou.
I have bought a new mobile phone.
In this context, 'mòbil' means 'mobile phone', referring to a portable device used for communication.
L'estanteria no és mòbil, és fixa.
The shelf is not mobile; it is fixed.
Here, 'mòbil' is used as an adjective meaning 'movable' or 'not fixed'.
El mòbil de la seva acció era ajudar els altres.
The motive of his action was to help others.
In this sentence, 'mòbil' is used as a noun meaning 'motive' or 'reason' for an action.

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