This is the 10154th most frequent Catalan word.
paràlisi
Loss or impairment of the ability to move or function in part of the body.
In this sentence, 'paràlisi' is used metaphorically to describe a state where traffic has completely stopped or is severely disrupted, indicating no movement or activity in a specific context.
La paràlisi de trànsit va durar hores.
The traffic paralysis lasted for hours.
Here, 'paràlisi' represents a figurative state of being unable to respond emotionally or intellectually due to the impact of the movie, emphasizing an overwhelming or stunned situation.
La pel·lícula em va deixar amb una sensació de paràlisi emocional.
The movie left me with a feeling of emotional paralysis.
In this usage, 'paràlisi' refers to the medical condition where an individual loses the ability to move muscles intentionally, showing its direct meaning in a clinical context.