No. 11,037 in Catalan
solia
"Solia" means "used to."
In a sentence
Solia llegir abans d'anar a dormir cada nit.
I used to read before going to sleep every night.
The verb 'solia' is used to signify a habitual action in the past, describing a common or repeated behavior inherently associated with the subject.
Quan era jove, solia anar a la biblioteca per estudiar.
When I was young, I used to go to the library to study.
In this sentence, 'solia' implies a recurring action during a specific time frame in the past, illustrating an established routine or preference.
Solia caminar pel parc al vespre, gaudint de la tranquil·litat.
I used to walk in the park in the evening, enjoying the tranquility.
Here, 'solia' conveys the notion of a once-frequent activity, emphasizing the habitual nature of the action within the narrative's past timeframe.
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