No. 11,526 in Catalan
voltor
Vulture.
In a sentence
El voltor sobrevolava les muntanyes cercant menjar.
The vulture was flying over the mountains searching for food.
Here, 'voltor' refers to the bird species, the vulture, demonstrating its use as a noun representing the animal.
Aquest home és un voltor, sempre busca aprofitar-se de les situacions.
This man is a vulture; he always seeks to take advantage of situations.
In this context, 'voltor' is used metaphorically to describe someone who takes advantage of others, showing its adaptable use as a metaphor.
En aquest conte infantil, el voltor ajuda els altres animals del bosc.
In this children's story, the vulture helps the other animals in the forest.
Here, 'voltor' again refers to the bird, but its role is personified in a fictional narrative, showcasing its application in storytelling.
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