Catalan–English dictionary

Lot

(biblical character) A nephew of Abraham in the Bible and Quran.

lubricació

The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

lubricitat

Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.

lubrificació

The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

luci

A species of pike, Esox lucius.

lucidesa

The property of being lucid; lucidness.

lucioperca

A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.

luffa

Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.

lumbago

(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.

lumbàlgia

(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.

lumbar

Related to the lower back or loin, specifically the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

luminescència

(physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.

luminescent

Emitting light by luminescence.

lunar

(astronomy) Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.

lupus

(pathology) Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.

lusità

Of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture.

lusitana

Of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture.

luteci

A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

luterà

(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

luterana

(Christianity) A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.

lutier

A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.

luxós

Very fine in quality and comfortable.

luxosament

In a manner that involves luxury; in an expensive or indulgent manner.

luxuriós

Full of lust; driven by lust.

mà a la cara

A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.

mà d'obra

The collective group of people who are available for employment, whether currently employed or unemployed (though sometimes only those unemployed people who are seeking work are included).

mà de morter

A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

mabrejar

(intransitive) To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.

mac

A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

maca

A cute person or animal.

macadàmia

An evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.

macadís

A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

macadura

A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.

macar

(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

macar-se

(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

Macau

A city, special administrative region, and peninsula in China, west of Hong Kong.

macedoni

Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

Macedònia

(historical) An ancient Greek kingdom in Southeast Europe in the Balkans, located to the north of Thessaly, comprising the Greek city of Thessaloniki and its surroundings.

macedònic

Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

macedònica

(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).

Macià

A en given name, derived from the same source as Matthew.

macís

A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.

maçó

A member of the Free and Accepted Masons (sometimes entitled Ancient Free and Accepted Masons), an international fraternal and charitable organization.

macroeconomia

The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macromolècula

(organic compound, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

màcula

(anatomy) An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.

Madagascar

An island and country off the east coast of Africa. Official name: Republic of Madagascar. Capital: Antananarivo.

madeira

A type of fortified wine produced on that island.

madeixa

A quantity of yarn, thread, etc. put up together in an oblong shape, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.

Madrid

A province of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Capital: Madrid.

madrilleta vera

A common roach (Rutilus rutilus)

maduixa

The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

maduixer

The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

maduixera

The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

madur

Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

maduració

The process of becoming mature.

madurar

(intransitive) To become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate.

màfia

A crime syndicate.

Mafumet

(Islam, uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, and the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

mag

(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

maganya

A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.

maganyar

(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.

magatzem

(countable, mostly, in combination) A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.

magdalena

A small cake baked in a usually paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.

magenta

A color which is close to an equal mixture of red and blue which is an additive secondary color but a subtractive primary color evoked by the combination of red and blue light.

màgia

The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]

màgic

(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

màgicament

In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.

magma

(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.

magnànim

Noble and generous in spirit.

magnanimitat

The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

magnat

Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesi

The chemical element with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnèsia

(uncountable, climbing, gymnastics) A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, or losing grip in weight-lifting or gymnastics, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk, often magnesium carbonate (MgCO3).

magnífic

(of a person or place, sometimes, endearing) Very beautiful.

magníficament

In a magnificent manner.

magnificència

grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor

magnitud

(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

magnòlia

(countable) The flower of a magnolia tree.

magrana

The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart.

magraner

The shrub or small tree that bears the fruit.

magre

(informal) Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

mai

At any time.

maia

The Yucatec Maya language.

maig

The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

Main

A river in southern Germany, flowing from Bavaria to the Rhine.

mainadera

A child's nurse.

maionesa

Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

maixella

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

majestat

The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.

majestuós

Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.

major

(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.

majordom

The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

majorista

A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

majúscul

Written in upper case; capital.

majúscula

(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.

mal

(figurative) Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course

mal de cap

(pain) A pain or ache in the head.

mal·leable

Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.

mala herba

(countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.

mala sort

(uncountable) Bad luck.

malabarisme

The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.

Màlaga

A port city, the capital of the province of Malaga, Andalusia, Spain.

malagraït

Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

malai

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

malaia

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

malaiàlam

A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

malaïdament

(sometimes, vulgar) Very; extremely.

malaisi

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

malàisia

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

malalt

Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

malaltia

A certain abnormal state of health; a malady or sickness.

malaltís

Frequently ill or in poor health; weakly.

malaltós

Frequently ill or in poor health; weakly.

malaltús

Frequently ill or in poor health; weakly.

malament

In a bad manner.

malament del cap

Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.

malària

(disease) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

malastrugament

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

malauradament

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

malaurat

Inauspicious.

Malawi

A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Malawi.

malbaratament

The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.

malbaratar

To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

malcarat

Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

maldar

To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

maldat

The quality or state of being evil.

maldecap

(figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

maldestre

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

Maldives

An archipelago and country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Official name: Republic of Maldives. Capital: Malé.

maledicció

A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

malèfic

Intending to harm; malevolent.

maleït

(informal, Britain, Ireland, Commonwealth, Hawaii, mildly, _) Used as an intensifier.

malenconia

Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

malenconiós

Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

malentendre

(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

malentès

A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

malesa

The small trees and other plants that clutter the floor of a forest.

malestar

Mental or bodily distress.

maleta

A piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus such as a sewing machine.

maleter

(North America, automotive) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.

malèvol

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

malevolència

Hostile attitude or feeling.

malfactor

Someone who does wrong, whether morally, ethically, or in contravention of a law.

malforjat

(informal) Badly designed or implemented.

malgastar

To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

malgirbat

(informal) Badly designed or implemented.

malgrat

Despite the fact that; although.

malgrat això

(conjunctive) Despite that; however.

malgrat que

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.