This is the 3629th most frequent Catalan word.
ruiz
"Ruiz" is not a Catalan word; it is a common Spanish surname.
In this sentence, 'Ruiz' is used as a proper noun, specifically a surname, identifying an individual.
Sempre parlem de l'autor del llibre, el senyor Ruiz.
We always talk about the author of the book, Mr. Ruiz.
Here, 'ruixat' means 'rain shower' in Catalan, showcasing usage of a similar word stem for natural phenomena.
El ruixat d'estiu va ser molt intens, encara que va durar poc temps.
The summer rain was very intense, although it lasted little time.
In this sentence, 'Ruïn' is employed as an adjective to describe someone disgraceful, highlighting its different morphological usage.