No. 6,619 in Catalan
river
The Catalan word "river" translates to "stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river" in English.
In a sentence
El riu travessa la ciutat creant un paisatge espectacular.
The river crosses the city creating a spectacular landscape.
In this sentence, 'riu' (river) is used literally to refer to a body of water flowing through a city.
La vida és com un riu que mai para de fluir.
Life is like a river that never stops flowing.
Here, 'riu' is used metaphorically to describe the continuous nature of life as a flowing entity.
Hem decidit anar a pescar al riu amb els amics.
We have decided to go fishing in the river with our friends.
In this case, 'riu' is once again used literally, describing the location where an activity will take place.
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