30+ Essential Catalan Phrases And Expressions You Need To Know.

Essential Catalan phrases and expressions | Catalan Words

Whether you're an expat who once came to Catalonia and never left (ohh aren't we lovely), or a tourist who's visiting Barcelona and its surroundings for just a few days, Catalan people will love to hear you speaking - or at least trying - some Catalan.

Here are some of the most useful Catalan words, phrases, and expressions that will help you get started.

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Greetings

  1. Hello - Hello
  2. Goodbye - Goodbye
  3. See you later - See you later
  4. See you soon - See you soon
  5. Good morning - Good morning
  6. Good afternoon - Bona tarda
  7. Good evening - Good evening
  8. Good night - Good night

Being Polite

  1. Please - Please
  2. Thank you - Thank you or Merci
  3. Thank you very much - Thank you very much
  4. You're welcome - You're welcome
  5. I'm sorry - I'm sorry

Making friends

  1. How are you? - How are you?
  2. It's nice to meet you - Very nice
  3. What's your name? - What's your name?
  4. My name is Marta - My name is Marta
  5. Where are you from? - Where are you from?
  6. Would you like a drink? - Would you like something to drink?
  7. Let's meet up later? - Let's meet later?
  8. Cheers! - Hello!

For foodies

  1. I'm hungry - Tinc gana
  2. I'm thirsty - I'm thirsty
  3. A table for two please - A table for two please
  4. The menu - The menu
  5. A glass of wine - A glass of wine
  6. Beer - Beer or Cane
  7. Enjoy your meal! - Enjoy your meal!
  8. That was delicious! - It was delicious!
  9. The check, please - The account, please
  10. The tip - The tip

Are there any other Catalan words, phrases, or expressions you'd like to learn? Please let us know in the comments below! 👇

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11 comments

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Mansirat Kaur

Hi again! I forgot to mention it here, but the Catalan girl whom I wanted to ask out and I are now dating 🥰 Estic molt enamorat 😚

P.s: I’m the same Chris who posted a comment here back on Jan 10!

CHRIS

I would be direct and say: ‘l’altre dia vaig escoltar una cançó a la ràdio que es deia ‘Boig per tu’ i em vas venir al cap. Quedem per fer un vinet i m’ajudes a entendre la lletra?’ . Good luck! Please report back on your progress.

Imma Salmeron

Hi Chris, it’s so sweet that you want to use Catalan words ❤️ That’s a good point! You can use a simple “ t’agradaria anar a prendre alguna cosa /al cinema / al teatre junts?” Or “ t’ agradaria que ens veiéssim algun dia per anar a sopar/ dinar/ passejar/ cinema ? “ sort!!!!

Nati

Hi Chris! You can simply say to her ’t’agradaria anar a prendre alguna cosa amb mi?’ 👏

Helena

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