This is the 1282nd most frequent Catalan word.
protesta
"Protesta" in Catalan means "protest" or "a statement/action expressing objection."
In this sentence, the word 'protesta' is used as a noun to describe a public demonstration or rally to express dissatisfaction or a stance.
La protesta a la plaça va ser molt pacífica.
The protest in the square was very peaceful.
Here, 'protesta' appears as a verb form (inflected: 'va protesta') denoting the act of expressing discontent or objection.
Ell va protesta quan li vam donar menjar que no li agradava.
He protested when we gave him food he didn't like.
In this example, 'protesta' is a noun again, in a context describing an organized action by a group to express their demands or disapproval.