This is the 974th most frequent Catalan word.
pirineus
The Catalan word "pirineus" refers to the "Pyrenees," a mountain range in southwest Europe forming a natural border between Spain and France.
In this sentence, 'Pirineus' is used as a proper noun, referring to the geographical region and mountain range known as the Pyrenees.
Els Pirineus són una cadena muntanyosa que separa França i Espanya.
The Pyrenees are a mountain range that separates France and Spain.
This use of 'Pirineus' describes the destination for a recreational activity, situating it as a cultural and geographical entity.
Vam anar als Pirineus per fer una excursió durant el cap de setmana.
We went to the Pyrenees for a hike during the weekend.
Here, 'Pirineus' is incorporated into a possessive phrase to describe the biological characteristics of the Pyrenees.