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BOS DÍAS!
Are you planning to do your mobility programme in a region where Galician 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
Ola – Hello (standard)
Boas – Hello, hi (informal)
Bos días – Good morning (standard)
Boas tardes – Good afternoon (standard)
Boas noites - Good late-afternoon (standard)
Bo día – Good morning (standard)
Boa tarde – Good afternoon (standard)
Boa noite – Good night (standard)
② CHECKING IN
Como estás? – How are you? (standard)
Como está? – How are you? (formal)
Que tal? – What’s up? (informal)
Como vai? – How’s it going? (informal)
Que pasa? – What’s happening? (informal)
Estou ben, grazas – I’m good, thank you (standard)
Estou feliz – I’m happy (standard)
Estou un pouco cansado/a – I’m a bit tired (standard)
Vou tirando – I'm hanging in there (informal)
Non me atopo moi ben – I'm not feeling very well (standard)
Estou enfermo/a – I’m sick (standard)
③ INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
Como te chamas? – What’s your name? (standard)
Como se chama? – What’s your name? (formal)
Chámome Alberto – My name is Alberto (standard)
Moito gusto – Pleased to meet you (standard)
Encantado/a de coñecerte – Nice to meet you (standard)
Encantado/a de coñecelo/a – Nice to meet you (formal)
De onde es? – Where are you from? (standard)
De onde é? – Where are you from? (formal)
Son italiano/a – I’m Italian (standard)
Veño de italia – I come from Italy (standard)
④ DEPARTING
Adeus – Bye (standard)
Ata logo – Goodbye (formal)
Vémonos despois – See you later (standard)
Ata pronto – See you soon (standard)
Ata mañá – See you tomorrow (standard)
Ata agora – See you in a minute (standard)
Cóidate – Take care (standard)
Que teñas un bo día – Have a nice day (standard)
Que teña un bo día – Have a nice day (formal)
Igualmente – Likewise (standard)
⑤ BONUS TRACK: BE POLITE! ❤
Grazas – Thank you (standard)
Graciñas – (informal)
Grazas, moi amable – Thank you, very kind (formal)
Moitas grazas – Thank you very much (standard)
Por favor – Please (standard)
Desculpa – Excuse me (standard)
Desculpe – Excuse me (formal)
Síntoo moito – I’m sorry (standard)
De nada – 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 Galician words, people will be delighted.
ATA LOGO, community! :-)
Bernat, OLS Community Manager – Spanish