No. 353 in Catalan
sol
"Sol" in Catalan means "sun" or "alone" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Avui el sol brilla amb força.
Today the sun shines brightly.
The word "sol" is used as a noun meaning "sun".
Ell sempre treballa sol.
He always works alone.
Here, "sol" is an adjective meaning "alone."
Aquest camí no és sol per bicicletes, també per vianants.
This path is not only for bicycles, but also for pedestrians.
In this case, "sol" functions as part of the phrase to mean "only."
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