No. 10,329 in Catalan
polit
"Polit" in Catalan means "polished," "neat," or "elegant."
In a sentence
El noi és molt polit i sempre saluda amb un somriure.
The boy is very polite and always greets with a smile.
This use of 'polit' describes someone who exhibits courteous and considerate behavior.
El carrer principal era net i polit després de l'esdeveniment.
The main street was clean and neat after the event.
Here, 'polit' is used to portray a state of tidiness and order.
La pintura d'aquesta sala té un acabat polit que reflecteix la llum molt bé.
The paint in this room has a polished finish that reflects light very well.
In this sentence, 'polit' refers to a smooth and shiny surface, often resulting from polishing.
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