No. 4,916 in Catalan
tro
Thunder.
In a sentence
El tro va ressonar per tot el cel.
The thunder resounded across the entire sky.
The term "tro" refers to a characteristic boom or sound of thunder in this context, emphasizing its sensory impact.
Amb un tro, el mag va aparèixer a l'escenari.
With a boom, the magician appeared on stage.
Here, "tro" metaphorically describes a sudden impactful sound, often dramatized, to enhance the narrative's vividness.
El tro del canó va espantar els ocells del camp.
The boom of the cannon scared the birds in the field.
In this scenario, "tro" is used to describe a loud, impactful sound associated with an explosive action, drawing on its resemblance to a thunder-like noise.
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