No. 11,549 in Catalan
xamfrà
A "xamfrà" is a chamfer or corner cut-off of a building or block, typically forming a beveled edge.
In a sentence
El xamfrà entre els carrers facilita la visibilitat.
The corner between the streets improves visibility.
Here, 'xamfrà' refers to an urban corner where two streets meet, often designed at an angle to improve sightlines and traffic flow.
Van asseure's al xamfrà perquè hi havia sombra.
They sat on the corner because there was shade.
Here, 'xamfrà' denotes a specific location on the angled corner of a block, highlighting its physical characteristics.
La botiga és al xamfrà, al costat de la farmàcia.
The shop is on the corner, next to the pharmacy.
In this context, 'xamfrà' identifies the location of a shop positioned on the corner of a building or block.
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