No. 10,232 in Catalan
permanents
The Catalan word "permanents" means "permanent" or "lasting" in English.
In a sentence
Les estructures permanents són necessàries per a la nostra seguretat.
Permanent structures are necessary for our safety.
In this sentence, 'permanents' is an adjective describing the noun 'estructures', emphasizing their enduring and long-lasting nature.
No tots els canvis han de ser permanents, alguns poden ser temporals.
Not all changes have to be permanent; some can be temporary.
Here, 'permanents' is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'canvis', contrasting it with the concept of temporality.
Algunes persones tenen permanents en el cabell per estil personal.
Some people have perms in their hair for personal style.
In this case, 'permanents' is a noun referring to a type of hair treatment known as a perm, showing its use as a distinct entity.
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