No. 320 in Catalan
xarxa
"Xarxa" means "network" in English.
In a sentence
La xarxa de pesca estava plena de peixos.
The fishing net was full of fish.
Here, 'xarxa' is used to refer to a literal network, specifically a net used for fishing.
Estem connectats a través d'una xarxa social.
We are connected through a social network.
In this context, 'xarxa' means 'network' and is used to describe an online system connecting users.
La xarxa ferroviària s'ha ampliat recentment.
The railway network has been extended recently.
Here, 'xarxa' refers to a network of transportation, indicating the interconnecting paths of a railway system.
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