This is the 209th most frequent Catalan word.
estats
"Estats" in Catalan means "states" in English.
In this sentence, 'estats' refers to the conditions or forms of matter, like solid, liquid, and gas.
Els estats dels materials canvien amb la temperatura.
The states of materials change with temperature.
In this instance, 'estats' refers to states or conditions, emphasizing emotional states.
Els estats d’ànim dels estudiants són variables.
The moods of the students are variable.
Here, 'estat' is used as a part of the verb form ('he estat') indicating a past tense in the present perfect structure.