galà

See also: Appendix:Variations of "gala"

Catalan

Etymology

From galant by back-formation from a plural form galants with a silent t, i.e. galants > galans > galà.

Pronunciation

(Balearic, Central) IPA^(key): /ɡəˈla/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /ɡaˈla/

Adjective

galà (feminine galana, masculine plural galans, feminine plural galanes)

charming, enchanting, captivating
Synonym: garrit

Derived terms

galanejar
galanesa
galania

Further reading

“galà” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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