Catalan–English dictionary

à

Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. (Often added to words of Latin origin, but also used with words of other origins. When a word ends in a, -n is used instead.)

a [[l']]estranger

Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]

a baix

Expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.

a balquena

(postpositive) In abundance. [from late 17th c.]

a bord

On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]

a costat

To or on one side so as to be out of the way.

a diferència de

In contrast with; as opposed to.

a exclusió de

to the exclusion of; not including

a favor de

In support of.

a l'abric de

Protected, as from wind or weather.

a l'aire lliure

Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. [from 18th c.]

a l'atzar

In a random manner.

a l'engròs

Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.

a l'hora

Punctually or according to the schedule.

a l'inrevés

Done, given, felt, or owed in return.

a l'interior

Inside, into, or within a building.

a l’aguait

Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

a la babalà

In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.

a la deriva

Floating at random.

a la fi

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

a la llunyania

At, to, or from a great distance; far away.

a la vista

In a visible manner; openly.

a la vora

Physically close.

a llarg termini

(idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

a mà

Within easy reach; nearby.

a menys que

Except on a specified condition; if not.

a més

In addition; additionally.

a més a més

In addition to; further to.

a mesura que

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

a mida

Made or done in a way adjusted to the needs of a specific person or group (e.g., customer, health care patient, do-it-yourselfer), and thus specialized and, in some cases, unique.

a mig camí

Half of the way between two points

a part

Excluded from consideration.

a penes

(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.

a poc a poc

A small amount at a time

a popa

(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

a prop

Physically close.

a prova de bales

(of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

a quatre vents

Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.

a reveure

Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

a tocar de

Close to, alongside.

a tort i a dret

In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.

a tot arreu

In or to all locations under discussion.

a vegades

On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]

a-

Not, without, opposite of.

àbac

A board, usually square, covered with such a pattern; especially such a board with 8×8 squares, used to play chess and draughts/checkers.

abacà

The fibre of the abaca.

abacial

Belonging to, relating to, or pertaining to an abbey, abbot, or abbess. [late 17th century]

abadessa

A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]

abadia

The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abaixament

The act of something being lowered.

abaixar

(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down

abaltir-se

(intransitive) To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.

abandó

The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]

abandonar

(transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

abandonat

No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century]

abans

At an earlier time.

abans de

Earlier than (in time).

abans esmentat

Previously mentioned.

abans que

Earlier than (in time).

abarrotat

Containing a dense pack or mass of something; teeming.

abassegar

(transitive) To amass, usually for one's own private collection.

abast

That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

abastiment

(uncountable) The act of supplying.

Abat

A number of places in the United States:

abatiment

A feeling of depression or disheartenment.

abatut

Sad, forlorn and hopeless.

abdicació

The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abdomen

(obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly. [mid 16th c. – late 17th c.]

abdominal

Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral. [Mid 18th century.]

abducció

(anatomy) The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. [from mid-17th century.]

abductor

(anatomy) A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body [early 17th century]

abduir

(transitive) To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap. [Early 17th century.]

abecé

A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.

abecedari

One that teaches or learns the alphabet or the fundamentals of any subject; abecedarian. [from late 16th century]

abella

(informal, proscribed) Any stinging flying insect, especially a wasp.

abellaire

An apiarist; a beekeeper.

abeller

Pertaining to bees or beekeeping.

abellir

(transitive) To entice; to attract.

abellot

Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

aberració

A false image formed in a telescope, camera, or other optical device by reflection from the surfaces of one or more lenses.

abeurador

A device from which animals can drink.

abeurar

(transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

abiòtic

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [mid-20th c.]

abissal

(geography) Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

Abissínia

(historical) Former name of Ethiopia: a country and former empire in East Africa; used as an exonym until the mid 20th century.

abjecció

A low or downcast condition; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ablanir

(transitive) To make something soft or softer.

able

Able to be done; fit to be done.

abnegació

A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abocador

A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.

abocar

To hang outwards.

abolicionista

A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice. [since the late 18th century]

abolir

To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abominable

Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]

abominablement

In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abominació

(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]

abominar

(transitive) To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abonada

A person who subscribes to a publication or a service.

abonament

Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

abonar-se

(ergative) To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.

abonat

A person who subscribes to a publication or a service.

aborigen

First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

aborrallonar-se

(transitive) To coat a surface with dense fibers or particles; especially, to create a dense arrangement of fibers with a desired nap.

aborronador

(informal) Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin.

abortiu

(medicine, pharmaceutical effect, rare) Causing abortion; abortifacient.

abortiva

(medicine, pharmaceutical effect, rare) Causing abortion; abortifacient.

abraçada

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

abraçar

(archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.

abrasió

A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

abrasiu

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]

abreujar

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abreujat

Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.

abreviar

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abreviatura

(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]

abric

(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

abril

The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May.

abrogació

The act of abrogating.

abrogar

(transitive, law) To annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their successor; to repeal.[First attested in the early 16th century.]

abruptament

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abrupte

(meteorology, of the sky) Five-eighths to seven-eighths obscured by clouds; incompletely covered by clouds.

abscés

(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abscondir

(intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.

absenta

A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]

absentar

(intransitive, obsolete) Stay away; withdraw. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 18th century.]

absentisme

The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

absolut

Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.

absolutament

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

absolutisme

(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absorbent

Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absort

Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.

abstemi

(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

abstenir

(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.

abstenir-se

(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstinència

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abstinent

Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstracció

An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abstrús

Difficult to comprehend or understand; obscure. [from mid 16th c.]

absurd

Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]