Catalan–English dictionary

geni

(mythological creature) A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.

genial

(figuratively, informal) A good time; an enjoyable moment.

genitals

(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts responsible for sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

genitiu

Of a grammatical case: in an inflected language (such as Greek or Latin), expressing that a thing denoted by a word is related to a thing denoted by another word as its origin or possessor; and in an uninflected language (such as English), expressing origin or possession; possessive.

geniva

(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

genocidi

The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

genoll

(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

genoma

(genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism. [from 1930]

genotip

(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

genovès

Of, from or relating to the city of Genoa or surrounding province, Liguria, Italy.

Genoveva

A en given name.

gens

To even the slightest extent, at all.

gent

a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

gentalla

(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

gentil

Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

gentilesa

The state of being kind.

gentola

(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

gentrificació

(urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

gentussa

(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

genuí

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

genuïnament

In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.

geo-

Earth

geografia

The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

geogràfic

Pertaining to geography (or to geographics).

geogràficament

In terms of geography.

geòleg

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geolocalitzar

to use GPS to provide map coordinates to a person or an object

geòloga

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geologia

The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

geològic

Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

geòmetra

A mathematician who specializes in geometry.

geomètric

Of or relating to geometry.

geomètricament

In a geometric manner.

Georgetown

The capital city of Guyana; named for George III of the United Kingdom.

georgià

Of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia, the Georgian people or the Georgian language.

geotèrmic

Pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's interior.

gep

A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.

gepa

A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.

geperuda

(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

geperut

(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

gerani

A bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans) .

Gerard

A en given name.

gerd

(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.

gerdera

The plant Rubus idaeus.

gerència

The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

germà

(inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH4

germana

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

germanastra

A female sibling sharing a single parent.

germanastre

(horse racing) A male half sibling (same dam, different sires).

germani

A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

Germània

(historical) An ancient Roman term for a cultural region describing the lands in Central Europe inhabited by Germanic peoples.

germànic

A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany; a person of German descent.

germanor

The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).

germinació

The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

germinal

(historical) The seventh month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the vernal equinox (March 21 or 22) and ending on April 19 or 20.

germinar

(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.

Gerónimo

A prominent leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Chiricahua Apache tribe (1829–1909).

gerra

A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.

gerro

An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

Gervasi

A en given name, common in the Middle Ages but rare today.

gespa

Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

gessamí

Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers.

gest

(in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.

gesta

A heroic or extraordinary deed.

gestació per substitució

The practice of being a surrogate mother.

gesticular

(intransitive) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.

gestió

(uncountable) Judicious use of means to accomplish an end.

getó

An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

Ghana

A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Ghana.

gibelí

(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.

gibó

A small ape of the family Hylobatidae with long limbs, which they use to travel through rainforests by swinging from branch to branch.

gibós

(astronomy, of a celestial body) Having more than half (but not the whole) of its disc illuminated.

Gibraltar

A peninsula, city, and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, at the southern end of Iberia.

gigre

A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).

gihad

(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.

Gil

A en given name.

gimnàs

(especially, weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights, cardio machines, and other exercise (culturally differentiated from sense 1).

gimnasta

One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.

gimnàstica

A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

gin

A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.

ginebra

A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.

ginebre

Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.

ginecomàstia

(diseases) Excessive development of breasts in men, resembling the breast development in women.

ginesta

Any of several yellow-flowered shrubs of the family Fabaceae, with long, stiff, thin branches and small or few leaves used for the domestic utensil.

ginqueta

A flat stone used to pave a pathway, such as a walkway to one's home.

giny

(computing, GUI) Any one of the components of a computer application's graphical user interface, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with.

gipó

A man’s close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by European men from the 1400s to the 1600s.

gir

(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.

gir oceànic

(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.

gira

A journey through a given list of places, such as by an entertainer performing concerts.

gira-sol

A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

giradora

(cookware) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.

girafa

A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, making them the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

girapeix

(cookware) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.

girar

(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

giratori

(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.

giravoltar

(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

girodina

Any aircraft that obtains its lift from rotors.

giroscopi

An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

gitano

(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

Gizeh

A city on the west bank of the Nile river, Egypt, famous for its ancient monuments including the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

gla

(nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.

glaça

(cooking) Broth reduced by boiling to a gelatinous paste, and spread thinly over braised dishes.

glaçada

A period of intensely cold weather.

glaçador

Causing mild fear.

glaçar

(intransitive, copulative) Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

glacera

(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.

gladiador

(Ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

gladiol

Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.

glamur

(uncountable) Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal).

glamurós

Having glamour; stylish.

glandular

(medicine) Pertaining to a gland or glands.

Glasgow

A major city and council area of Scotland, largest city in Scotland.

glaucoma

(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

glicosa

(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

global

Concerning all parts of the world.

globalista

Of or pertaining to globalism.

globalització

The process of becoming a more interconnected world.

globalment

Over the entire planet.

glòbul

A small round particle of substance; a drop.

globular

Roughly spherical in shape; globe-shaped.

globus

Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.

globus ocular

The ball of the eye.

glomerular

Of, pertaining to or affecting a glomerulus.

glop

(colloquial, uncountable) Any alcoholic beverage (especially beer or hard liquor).

glopada

(British, slang) : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).

glopeig bucal

A liquid used to clean one's mouth.

glopet

A small mouthful of drink

glorieta

A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

glorificar

(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).

glossa

(countable) A brief explanatory note or translation of a foreign, archaic, technical, difficult, complex, or uncommon expression, inserted after the original, in the margin of a document, or between lines of a text.

glossari

A list of difficult words or specialized terms used in a particular book or document, or in a particular domain of knowledge, with their definitions; a list of glosses (explanatory annotations).

glossilla

(uncountable, typography, printing) The size of type between nonpareil and brevier, standardized as 7-point.

glossolàlia

Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]

glucosa

(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

gluten

(cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]

gnom

(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.

go

(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.

Goa

A state in western India. Capital: Panaji.

gobi

A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

goda

A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

godall

A young pig.

Godofré

A en given name.

gòfer

A small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (pocket gophers).

gofra

(countable) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup.

goidèlic

Of or relating to the Gaels, the Goidel peoples of Scotland and Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

gol

(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.

Gòl·lum

A person who bears the traits or has the characteristics of Gollum in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.

gola

The vice of eating to excess.

golafre

(metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.