This is the 922nd most frequent Catalan word.
fundació
"Fundació" in English means "foundation," referring to the establishment of an institution or an organization, or the act of founding something.
In this sentence, 'fundació' refers to an organization, typically non-profit, created to support a specific cause.
La fundació va ser establerta el 1950 per ajudar els nens desvalguts.
The foundation was established in 1950 to assist underprivileged children.
Here, 'fundació' is used in an architectural or engineering sense, referring to the base or groundwork that supports a structure.
La fundació d’un edifici és essencial per a la seva estabilitat.
The foundation of a building is essential for its stability.
In this example, 'fundació' is metaphorical, symbolizing the establishment or origin of an abstract concept, in this case, modern philosophy.