No. 114 in Catalan
través
The Catalan word "través" means "crossing" or "tilt" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Va aprendre sobre aquestes cultures a través dels seus viatges.
He learned about these cultures through his travels.
The word 'a través' is used as a preposition meaning 'through', indicating the medium used to accomplish or achieve an action.
Va mirar a través de la finestra i va veure l'ocell volant.
He looked through the window and saw the bird flying.
Here 'a través' is also a preposition, implying observing or perceiving something by looking past or beyond an obstacle.
Es va comunicar amb ells a través d'una vídeo trucada.
He communicated with them via a video call.
In this sentence, 'a través' denotes the instrument or method by which communication occurred.
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