No. 10,957 in Catalan
sembrar
To sow.
In a sentence
Cada primavera sembrem flors al jardí.
Every spring we plant flowers in the garden.
In this sentence, 'sembrar' is used in its literal sense, meaning planting seeds or plants in the soil.
Les accions bones sembren felicitat entre la comunitat.
Good actions sow happiness within the community.
Here, 'sembrar' is used metaphorically to signify initiating or spreading positive outcomes or emotions.
Han dit que sembrar rumors és perjudicial.
They said that sowing rumors is harmful.
In this context, 'sembrar' metaphorically represents spreading ideas or information, highlighting its potential negative connotation.
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