This is the 4853rd most frequent Catalan word.
símptoma
A sign or indication of a condition or illness.
In this sentence, 'símptoma' is used in its medical sense to denote a manifestation of stress.
El mal de cap és un símptoma comú de l'estrès.
Headache is a common symptom of stress.
Here, 'símptoma' represents an indication or sign of a medical condition, specifically depression.
La pèrdua de motivació pot ser un símptoma de la depressió.
Loss of motivation can be a symptom of depression.
In this context, 'símptoma' is extended metaphorically to refer to a sign of underlying personal issues.