This is the 2438th most frequent Catalan word.
referma
"Referma" in Catalan means "reaffirms" or "strengthens."
Here, 'referma' is used reflexively to express reaffirming or strengthening one's resolution.
Ell es referma en la seva decisió de viatjar sol.
He reaffirms his decision to travel alone.
In this context, 'referma' is used passively in a structural sense, indicating fortification.
El pont es referma després de les fortes pluges.
The bridge is strengthened after the heavy rains.
Here, 'referma' is employed actively to mean bolstering or reinforcing an argument or position.