No. 6,859 in Catalan
tortolero
The Catalan word "tortolero" typically refers to a person who acts clumsily or awkwardly.
In a sentence
Va dir que era molt tortolero amb la seva manera de solucionar problemes.
He said he was very tortolero in his way of solving problems.
Here, 'tortolero' is used to describe someone who exhibits light-hearted or slightly careless behavior in their actions.
Els nens de l'escola li diuen tortolero perquè sempre fa bromes.
The schoolchildren call him tortolero because he's always joking.
In this case, 'tortolero' characterizes a person known for their playful and joking nature.
A vegades és bo ser una mica tortolero i disfrutar la vida.
Sometimes, it's good to be a bit tortolero and enjoy life.
Here, 'tortolero' refers to adopting a relaxed and carefree attitude toward life's challenges.
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