No. 2,627 in Catalan
pou
"Pou" means "well" (as in a water well).
In a sentence
El pou del jardí ha estat aquí des de fa molts anys.
The well in the garden has been here for many years.
In this sentence, 'pou' refers to a 'well', a structure used for accessing underground water.
Va caure en un pou de desesperació després de la notícia.
He fell into a pit of despair after the news.
Here, 'pou' metaphorically represents a 'pit' or deep state, indicating emotional or mental despair.
Aquest llibre és un pou de saviesa.
This book is a well of wisdom.
In this usage, 'pou' symbolizes a 'source' or abundant supply of something, in this case, wisdom.
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