No. 655 in Catalan
volta
The Catalan word "volta" means "turn," "lap," "arch," or "vault," depending on context.
In a sentence
He fet una volta pel parc.
I took a stroll around the park.
Here 'volta' is used to indicate a walk or a journey, expressing the circular or indirect motion often related to the noun.
Vaig fer la volta al món.
I traveled around the world.
In this sentence, 'volta' signifies circling or going around, denoting the act of undertaking a global or circular journey.
El rellotge dona una volta completa cada hora.
The clock makes a complete turn every hour.
Here 'volta' represents a single rotation or complete circuit, emphasizing the concept of turning or revolving.
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