This is the 310th most frequent Catalan word.
víctima
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.
The word 'víctima' is used here to denote a person who has suffered harm or injury due to an accident. Its role is descriptive and specifies the affected party in the context of the sentence.
La víctima de l'accident va ser traslladada a l'hospital immediatament.
The victim of the accident was transferred to the hospital immediately.
In this sentence, the term 'víctima' metaphorically illustrates someone suffering the consequences of neglect or lack of precaution, emphasizing the outcome of an action.
Per no posar-se protector solar, va ser víctima d'una cremada solar.
For not applying sunscreen, they became a victim of a sunburn.
Here, 'víctima' refers to individuals adversely affected by the societal issue of poverty, showcasing a broader and social use of the term.