This is the 10403rd most frequent Catalan word.
presa
"presa" (Catalan) - dam, prey, or capture (depending on context).
Here, 'presa' refers to a physical barrier constructed to hold back water, i.e., a dam.
La presa d'aigua està plena.
The water dam is full.
In this sentence, 'presa' represents an animal that is being hunted by a predator, i.e., prey.
La guineu va saltar sobre la seva presa.
The fox jumped on its prey.
Here, 'presa' is used in the phrase 'presa de decisions' (decision-making), indicating the act of taking or making decisions.