No. 3,129 in Catalan
petjada
"Petjada" means "footprint" in English.
In a sentence
La petjada de la seva sabata es veia clarament a la sorra.
The footprint of his shoe was clearly visible in the sand.
In this sentence, 'petjada' refers to the literal imprint made by a shoe in the sand, highlighting its physical nature.
Aquesta decisió tindrà una gran petjada en el futur de l'organització.
This decision will have a significant impact on the future of the organization.
Here, 'petjada' metaphorically represents the lasting impact or influence that the decision will have over time, showcasing its figurative use.
La petjada ecològica de l'empresa està disminuint gràcies a les noves polítiques verdes.
The ecological footprint of the company is decreasing thanks to the new green policies.
In this case, 'petjada' is used in a specialized context to describe an ecological footprint, indicating the environmental impact caused by the company’s activities.
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