Catalan–English dictionary

papu

A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

paquet

A group of products or services sold together as a unit.

par

A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.

para-sol

A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

para-xocs

(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

paràbola

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

parabòlic

(chiefly, mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid.

parabrisa

(North America, Philippines) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

paracaigudes

(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

paracaigudisme

The sport or activity of jumping with a parachute.

paracaigudista

Someone who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute, especially as a sport.

paracetamol

(North America) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

parada

An area in a market (or similar) allocated to a particular trader.

parada forçosa

The state of having no job; joblessness.

paradella

Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.

parador

(with a possessive) A location; where something is situated.

paradox

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

paradoxa

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

paradoxal

Having self-contradictory properties.

parafang

(US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

parafernàlia

Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity.

parafina

(petrochemistry, organic compound) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

parafinar

To impregnate or treat with paraffin.

paraigua

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

paràlisi

(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

paralític

Someone suffering from paralysis.

paralitzant

That paralyzes.

paralitzar

(transitive) To afflict with paralysis.

paralitzat

Partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled.

paramèdic

A person trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions for victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and prepare them for transport to a medical facility.

paramilitar

Relating to a paramilitary. [1935]

paranoia

The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of six subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and a perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and a general mistrust of others

paranoic

A person suffering from paranoia.

paranormal

Of events, experiences, or phenomenona, that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding or natural laws.

parany

A plot or secret, devious plan.

parapet

(military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

paraplègic

Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia. Paralyzed from the lower half of the body down.

parapluja

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

parapsicologia

The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

parar

(transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.

paràsit

(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

parasitari

Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.

paraula

(theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]

paraulota

A vulgar epithet.

parc

(in the plural) Such an ornamental place to which the public have access.

parc infantil

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]

parc natural

A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, such as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like.

parcament

In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

parcel·la

A division of land bought and sold as a unit.

parcial

Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

parcialment

To an extent; not fully.

pardal

(informal) Snowbird (retiree who moves to a warmer climate).

pardal de bardissa

A small European and Asian passerine bird, Prunella modularis; the hedge sparrow or hedge warbler.

pardalet

(often, childish) A bird; especially, a small and cute one.

pare

The source or origin of something. [from 16th c.]

parèixer

(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

parell

(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

parella

Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.

parent

Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

parenta

Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

parental

Of or relating to a parent.

parer

A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

parheli

Synonym of sun dog (“a bright spot in the sky, usually one of two on the parhelic circle on both sides of the sun (or occasionally above and below it), caused by the refraction of the sun's image through ice crystals”).

pària

One that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper. [from 14th c.]

Paris

(Greek mythology) A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.

parisenc

Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France

parisenca

A native, citizen and/or inhabitant of Paris, France

parkour

(sport) An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, flipping, and other similar physical movements.

parla

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.

parlamentari

(Commonwealth) A member of a parliament, congress or an elected national legislative body of another name.

parlant

One who speaks.

parlar

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.

parmesà

Of, from or relating to the city or province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

parodiar

(transitive) To make a parody of something.

paroníquia

An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

parpella

A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

parpelleig

(electronics) A small dot registered on electronic equipment, such as a radar or oscilloscope screen.

parpellejar

(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

parra

The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

parrac

A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.

parrell

A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.

parroquià

A member of a parish.

parroquial

Pertaining to a parish.

parrup

The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.

parrupar

(ambitransitive) To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon.

parsimònia

Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

parsimoniós

Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.

parsimoniosament

In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

part

Relating to Parthia or Parthians.

part interessada

(business) A person or organisation with a legitimate interest (a stake) in a given situation, action or enterprise.

participació

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

participant

One who participates.

participar

(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

participi

(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

particular

Specific; discrete; concrete.

partida

(countable) A particular instance of playing a game.

partidisme

An inclination to be partisan or biased; partiality.

partió d'aigües

(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

partir

(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.

partit

(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.

partit programat

(sports, chiefly, British, Commonwealth, Irish) A scheduled match.

partitura

(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

partitura general

(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

parts sexuals

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

pàrvul

A child who is educated at preschool.

pàrvula

A child who is educated at preschool.

parxís

A children's board game in which tokens are moved around a board.

pas

Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving on legs.

pas de vianants

(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.

pascal

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.

Pasqua

A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

Pasqua de Resurrecció

A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

passa

The distance covered in a step (or sometimes two), either vaguely or according to various specific set measurements. [from 14th c.]

passable

Tolerable; adequate; no more than satisfactory.

passada

(sports) The act of passing a ball etc. to another player. [from 19th c.]

passadís

A clear path/passage through rows of seating.

passador

(clothing, sewing) One of the loops of fabric ringing the waist of a pair of pants, used to hold the belt in place.

passamuntanyes

A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

passant

Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.

passantia

A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

passaport

An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.

passar

(in perfect tenses) Elliptical form of "be here", "go to and return from" or similar, also extending to certain other senses of "go".

passar l'estona

(dated, informal) To be unyielding; to hold out.

passar la mà

To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

passar-ho bé

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

passarel·la

(fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

passat

Most recent, latest, last so far.

passatemps

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

passatger

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

passeig

A type of public roadway.

passejada

A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.

passejar

(basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.

passejar-se

To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.

passerell

A common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa.

passivitat

The state of being passive.

pasta

(slang, dated) Money.

pasta de dents

A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

pasta de te

(North America, Philippines) A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

pastanaga

A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, family Apiaceae, especially the subspecies sativus.

pastar

(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

pastenaga

A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, family Apiaceae, especially the subspecies sativus.

pastilla

A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat.

pastís

A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.

pastís de carn

A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

pastís de formatge

(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).

pastissos

(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

Pastor

An English surname originating as an occupation.

pasturar

(ambitransitive) To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)

patacada

An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.

Patagònia

A geographical region in southern South America, including the southern parts of Chile and Argentina.