No. 6,617 in Catalan
rita
"Rita" in Catalan is a feminine given name, equivalent to "Rita" in English.
In a sentence
La Rita va anar al mercat a comprar verdures.
Rita went to the market to buy vegetables.
The word 'Rita' refers to the name of a person and is used as a proper noun in this sentence.
Quan es va cremar l'arròs, vaig dir: 'Ja ho tenim tot fet pols, rita!'
When the rice burned, I said: 'Now everything is ruined, rita!'
The word 'rita' acts as an expletive expression here, likely to convey frustration or disappointment.
Vaig veure una rita volant prop de la llum al vespre.
I saw a moth flying near the light in the evening.
The word 'rita' refers to a moth or insect in this context, demonstrating its usage as a common noun.
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