No. 6,843 in Catalan
tizón
The Catalan word "tizón" refers to a "burnt or partially burnt piece of wood."
In a sentence
El foc cremava amb un gran tizón al mig.
The fire burned with a great embers in the middle.
Here, 'tizón' refers to a piece of burning wood or ember in the fire.
Va ser com un tizón al seu cor quan va sentir les notícies.
It was like a burning coal in his heart when he heard the news.
In this context, 'tizón' is used metaphorically to represent an emotion, akin to a burning sensation.
Els nens van recollir un tizón per jugar a fer un foc.
The children picked up a charred wood to play at making a fire.
Here, 'tizón' refers to a blackened piece of wood, often used for symbolic or playful purposes.
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