No. 615 in Catalan
valència
"València" refers to the city of Valencia in Spain.
In a sentence
La ciutat de València és coneguda per la seva arquitectura moderna.
The city of Valencia is known for its modern architecture.
In this sentence, 'València' is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to the city of Valencia in Spain.
La valència d'aquest element li permet formar ions fàcilment.
The valence of this element allows it to form ions easily.
Here, 'valència' is used as a noun in a scientific context, referring to the chemical valence of an element.
Mostrava gran valència enfrontant-se als seus desafiaments.
He showed great courage when facing his challenges.
In this instance, 'valència' is used metaphorically to denote courage or bravery, showcasing its less common application in literature or poetic expressions.
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