This is the 4563rd most frequent Catalan word.
passarel
"Passarel" in Catalan translates to "footbridge" or "walkway" in English.
In this sentence, 'passarel·la' refers to a physical runway or catwalk, typically used in fashion contexts.
La model va desfilar per la passarel·la situada al centre.
The model walked along the runway located in the center.
Here, 'passarel·la' denotes a small bridge or path designed for pedestrians, often placed over rivers or roads.
Els ocells van construir un niu prop de la passarel·la del riu.
The birds built a nest near the river walkway.
In this last context, 'passarel·la' is used figuratively to mean a gateway or a transitional medium to something.