No. 11,493 in Catalan
viles
"Towns" or "villages."
In a sentence
Les viles costaneres solen ser molt turístiques a l'estiu.
Coastal towns are often very touristy in summer.
In this sentence, 'viles' is used to mean 'towns' or 'villages', specifically referring to coastal towns.
En les antigues viles medievals, les cases eren fetes de pedra.
In ancient medieval towns, the houses were made of stone.
Here, 'viles' refers to 'ancient towns', providing a historical context.
Moltes viles han canviat molt a causa del creixement urbà.
Many towns have greatly changed due to urban growth.
In this context, 'viles' indicates settlements that have experienced urbanization.
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