No. 1,660 in Catalan
possessió
"Possessió" in Catalan means "possession" in English.
In a sentence
La possessió de terres era important a l'edat mitjana.
The possession of land was important in the Middle Ages.
In this sentence, 'possessió' refers to the ownership or control of land, emphasizing one's right or claim over a certain property or asset.
Durant el partit, el jugador va perdre la possessió de la pilota.
During the match, the player lost possession of the ball.
Here, 'possessió' conveys the player's control over the ball in a sports context, highlighting the act of holding or maintaining control during gameplay.
Es diu que la casa té una possessió malèfica.
It is said that the house has a malevolent possession.
In this case, 'possessió' refers to the act of being possessed by a supernatural entity, showcasing its metaphorical or spiritual connotation.
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