No. 10,858 in Catalan
ribes
"Ribes" in Catalan means "banks" or "shores" (of a river or sea).
In a sentence
Passejàvem per les ribes del riu Ebre durant les vacances.
We strolled along the riverbanks of the Ebro River during the holidays.
Here, 'ribes' is used to mean the banks of a river, highlighting a geographical feature.
Les ribes del país estan protegides per lleis de conservació.
The shores of the country are protected by conservation laws.
In this context, 'ribes' refers to the shores or coasts of a region, indicating territorial boundaries near bodies of water.
Vaig veure orenetes volant a les ribes al capvespre.
I saw swallows flying at the riverbanks at dusk.
Here, 'ribes' again refers to riverbanks, illustrating a natural habitat description.
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