No. 4,775 in Catalan
ritual
A set of fixed actions and words performed regularly, often as part of a ceremony.
In a sentence
El ritual de la cerimònia va ser molt emotiu.
The ritual of the ceremony was very emotional.
In this sentence, 'ritual' is used to describe the structured sequence of actions performed during a ceremony, highlighting its emotional context.
Practico un ritual de meditació cada matí.
I practice a meditation ritual every morning.
Here, 'ritual' refers to a personal, repeated set of actions done regularly as a routine.
La tribu té un ritual especial per donar la benvinguda als nouvinguts.
The tribe has a special ritual to welcome newcomers.
In this statement, 'ritual' denotes a ceremonial custom or tradition specific to a group or community, indicating its cultural connotation.
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