No. 572 in Catalan
roda
"Roda" means "wheel" in English.
In a sentence
La roda de la bicicleta està punxada.
The bicycle's wheel is flat.
Here, 'roda' means 'wheel', a circular device allowing movement in vehicles and equipment.
La roda de premsa es farà demà a les deu.
The press conference will be held tomorrow at ten.
In this context, 'roda' refers to a gathering or conference, 'roda de premsa' meaning 'press conference'.
La història es repeteix com una roda.
History repeats itself like a wheel.
Here, 'roda' is used metaphorically to signify a circular, repetitive process.
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