No. 653 in Catalan
trànsit
"Trànsit" in English means "traffic" or "transit."
In a sentence
El trànsit a l'hora punta era intens.
The traffic during rush hour was heavy.
Here, 'trànsit' refers to vehicle movement on the roads, indicating traffic.
Aquest carrer està tancat al trànsit rodat.
This street is closed to vehicular traffic.
'Trànsit' in this case denotes the crossing or movement of vehicles, clarifying 'rodant' as rolling.
El llibre explora el trànsit de les ànimes després de la mort.
The book explores the transit of souls after death.
Here, 'trànsit' is used metaphorically to signify transition or passage, particularly in a spiritual sense.
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