This is the 11081st most frequent Polish word.
gala
A ceremonial or festive event.
In this sentence, "gala" refers to a formal event, specifically an award-organizing event.
Wczoraj uczestniczyłem w gali wręczenia nagród.
Yesterday, I attended an award ceremony gala.
Here, "gala" indicates the type of event to which the elegant attire is suitable.
Suknia na galę była naprawdę elegancka.
The dress for the gala was truly elegant.
In this context, "gala" is used to compare and contrast types of events, emphasizing its formal nature.