This is the 2634th most frequent Catalan word.
ral
"Ral" in Catalan means "real" or "genuine." It can also refer to an old Spanish coin.
Here, 'ral' means sparse or thin, describing the physical quality of the land.
El terreny és molt ral en aquesta part del país.
The land is very sparse in this part of the country.
In this case, 'ral' refers to an old currency unit, often used historically or in numismatic contexts.
He comprat una moneda de deu rals al col·leccionista.
I bought a ten rals coin from the collector.
Here, 'ral' signifies something shallow or lacking depth, in this context describing someone's interest.