This is the 2518th most frequent Catalan word.
àpats
Meals.
In this sentence, "àpats" refers to general meals as opportunities for social gathering.
Els àpats són moments importants per reunir-se amb la família.
Meals are important moments to get together with the family.
Here, "àpats" is used to indicate specific meals being prepared for an occasion.
Hem de preparar els àpats abans de l'arribada dels convidats.
We must prepare the meals before the guests arrive.
In this example, "àpats" describes meals during a specific period, emphasizing their nature or complexity.