No. 6,593 in Catalan
renaixença
"Renaixença" means "rebirth" or "renaissance," referring to the 19th-century Catalan cultural revival.
In a sentence
La Renaixença va ser un moviment cultural important a Catalunya.
The Renaixença was an important cultural movement in Catalonia.
Here, 'Renaixença' is used as a proper noun referring to the historical cultural movement that aimed to revive Catalan language and traditions.
L'artista viu una renaixença creativa en la seva carrera.
The artist is experiencing a creative rebirth in their career.
In this instance, 'renaixença' metaphorically signifies a revival or renewal, particularly of creative energy or inspiration.
El llibre descriu la renaixença de la ciutat després de la guerra.
The book describes the rebirth of the city after the war.
Here, 'renaixença' refers to a general rebirth or restoration, in this case describing the city's recovery following a destructive event.
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