Catalan vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Catalan vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Català | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bon dia | Good morning / Good day | |
| Adéu | Goodbye | |
| Gràcies | Thank you | |
| Si us plau | Please | |
| Perdoni | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Sí | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| De res | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Català | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| No entenc | I don't understand | |
| Parla anglès? | Do you speak English? | |
| Quant costa? | How much does it cost? | |
| On és...? | Where is...? | |
| Aigua | Water | |
| Ajuda! | Help! | |
| Em dic... | My name is... |
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