No. 224 in Catalan
prop
The Catalan word "prop" means "near" or "close" in English.
In a sentence
El supermercat és prop de casa.
The supermarket is near the house.
Here, 'prop' is used as an adverb to indicate proximity in a spatial context.
Ens trobem prop de la plaça central.
We meet near the central square.
Here, 'prop' is again an adverb expressing physical closeness, focusing on specifying location for a meeting.
Tinc les claus prop perquè no se m'oblidin.
I keep the keys nearby so I don't forget them.
In this sentence, 'prop' functions as an adverb to signify keeping something in a location that's easily accessible or close.
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