No. 10,793 in Catalan
respatller
The backrest of a chair or seat.
In a sentence
He ajustat el respatller de la cadira per estar còmode.
I adjusted the chair's backrest to be comfortable.
In this sentence, 'respatller' refers to the backrest of a physical chair, indicating its use as a functional component.
El respatller d'aquest seient està fet de fusta.
The backrest of this seat is made of wood.
Here, 'respatller' again denotes the backrest but specifies its material, emphasizing its quality and makeup.
Necessito un respatller per a aquest banc, perquè no vull estar assegut sense suport.
I need a backrest for this bench because I don’t want to sit without support.
In this usage, 'respatller' indicates a requested addition to furniture, showcasing its requirement to provide comfort and support.
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