xisco

This is the 7007th most frequent Catalan word.


xisco

"Xisco" is a nickname for the name Francesc in Catalan.


Here, 'xisco' is colloquially used to describe someone with a vibrant and cheerful personality.

En Jordi és un xisco de persona, sempre content i actiu.

Jordi is a lively person, always happy and active.


Here, 'xisco' is used metaphorically to describe a small, sudden burst.

El xorret s’ha recargolat en un xisco de flames.

The spark twisted into a burst of flames.


In this example, 'xisco' refers to the high, sharp sound made by insects.

Quan camines pel bosc, sents el xisco dels insectes.

When you walk through the forest, you hear the chirping of the insects.