No. 408 in Catalan
por
Fear.
In a sentence
Tinc por de les altures.
I am afraid of heights.
Here, "por" is used to express the feeling of fear or being afraid of something, common in emotional contexts.
La història de fantasmes em va causar molta por.
The ghost story made me very scared.
In this sentence, "por" is used to refer to a reaction to something, emphasizing the causation of psychological unease or fright.
Malgrat la por, va decidir enfrontar-se als seus temors.
Despite the fear, she decided to face her fears.
Here, "por" is described as an abstract emotion or a hurdle, which contrasts with the personal resolve to confront it, showing determination.
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