parany

This is the 10132nd most frequent Catalan word.


parany

Trap; snare; deceitful trick.


In this sentence, 'parany' refers to a physical trap set up to catch an animal, like a snare or a device designed for hunting.

El caçador va preparar un parany per capturar el conill.

The hunter prepared a trap to catch the rabbit.


Here, 'parany' is used metaphorically to represent a deceptive situation or something cunning designed to mislead someone.

Aquell enigma és un parany per fer-te equivocar.

That riddle is a trick to make you err.


In this case, 'parany' is used figuratively to illustrate falling into a verbal tactic or manipulation during a dialogue.

En una conversa, vaig caure en el seu parany de paraules.

In a conversation, I fell into their trap of words.