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BON DIA!
Are you planning to do your mobility programme in a region where Catalan is spoken?
In this discussion topic, we will guide you through the basics to help you make a great impression on the locals. I assure you, if you give it a try, you'll be met with warm smiles from those you interact with.
① INITIAL GREETINGS
Hola – Hello (standard)
Bones – Hello, hi (informal)
Bon dia – Good morning (standard)
Bona tarda – Good afternoon (standard)
Bon vespre - Good late-afternoon (standard)
Bona nit – Good night (standard)
② CHECKING IN
Com estàs? – How are you? (standard)
Com està? – How are you? (formal)
Com anem? – What’s up? (informal)
Com va? – How’s it going? (informal)
Estic bé, gràcies – I’m good, thank you (standard)
Estic feliç – I’m happy (standard)
Vaig fent – I'm hanging in there (informal)
Estic una mica cansat/da– I’m a bit tired (standard)
No em trobo gaire bé – I'm not feeling very well (standard)
Estic malalt/a – I’m sick (standard)
③ INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
Com et dius? – What’s your name? (standard)
Com es diu? – What’s your name? (formal)
Em dic Bernat – My name is Bernat (standard)
Molt de gust – Pleased to meet you (standard)
Encantat/Encantada – Nice to meet you (standard)
Encantat/Encantada – Nice to meet you (formal)
D'on ets? – Where are you from? (standard)
D'on és? – Where are you from? (formal)
Soc italià/na – I’m Italian (standard)
Vinc d'Itàlia – I come from Italy (standard)
④ DEPARTING
Adeu – Bye (standard)
A reveure – Goodbye (standard)
Fins després – See you later (standard)
Fins aviat – See you soon (standard)
Fins demà – See you tomorrow (standard)
Fins ara – See you in a minute (standard)
Cuida't – Take care (standard)
Que tinguis un bon dia – Have a nice day (standard)
Que tingui un bon dia – Have a nice day (formal)
Igualment – Likewise (standard)
⑤ BONUS TRACK: BE POLITE! ❤
Gràcies – Thank you (standard)
Merci – Thank you (informal)
Gràcies, molt amable – Thank you, very kind (formal)
Moltes gràcies – Thank you very much (standard)
Si us plau – Please (standard)
Disculpa – Excuse me (standard)
Disculpi – Excuse me (formal)
Ho sento – I’m sorry (standard)
Em sap greu – I'm sorry or Sorry for that (standard)
De res – You’re welcome (standard)
That's it, people.
Regional languages are an important part of our cultural heritage, and it's no surprise that locals hold them dear. In addition to practising your Spanish, if you occasionally sprinkle in a few Catalan words, people will be delighted.
ADEU, community :-)
Bernat, OLS Community Manager – Spanish