No. 1,039 in Catalan
relleu
"Relleu" in Catalan means "relief" or "elevation," often referring to topography or sculpted surface.
In a sentence
Aquest artista és conegut pels seus relleus treballats en pedra.
This artist is known for his reliefs crafted in stone.
In this sentence, 'relleu' refers to a sculptural technique where elements stand out from a flat background, often used in the context of art.
El relleu del terreny fa difícil construir una carretera aquí.
The terrain's relief makes it difficult to build a road here.
Here, 'relleu' describes the shape and elevation of the land's surface, a common term in geography.
El relleu a l'equip de guàrdia es farà a les tres de la tarda.
The relief of the guard team will take place at three in the afternoon.
In this context, 'relleu' is utilized to denote the action of replacing one group or shift with another, often used in schedules or shifts.
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