No. 10,535 in Catalan
pues
"Pues" in Catalan means "spikes" or "barbs."
In a sentence
Pues ja que no ho saps, t'ho explicaré.
Well, since you don't know it, I'll explain it to you.
In this sentence, 'pues' is used as a discourse marker introducing an explanation or reason.
No em diguis a mi pues, explica-ho a algú altre.
Don't tell me then, explain it to someone else.
Here, 'pues' is used to convey conclusion or consequence in the dialogue.
Si no trobes res, pues millor deixar-ho córrer.
If you don't find anything, then it's better to let it go.
In this case, 'pues' acts as a transitional word to introduce a suggestion or recommendation.
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