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BON DIA!
Are you planning to do your mobility programme in Catalonia and would like to explore the beautiful Val d’Aran region?
In this discussion topic, we will guide you through the basics of Aranese 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
● Òla – Hello (standard)
● Ei – Hello, hi (informal)
● Bon dia – Good morning (standard)
● Bona tarde – Good afternoon (standard)
● Bona vrespada - Good late-afternoon (standard)
● Bona net – Good night (standard)
② CHECKING IN
● Com te va? – How are you? (standard)
● Com pròve? – How are you? (formal)
● Com va tot? – What’s up? (informal)
● Com va? – How’s it going? (informal)
● Ben, gràcies – I’m good, thank you (standard)
● Sò content – I’m happy (standard)
● Anar hènt – I'm hanging in there (informal)
● Sò un shinhau cansat/da– I’m a bit tired (standard)
● Non me tròbi guaire ben – I'm not feeling very well (standard)
● Sò malaut/a – I’m sick (standard)
③ INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
● Com te dides? – What’s your name? (standard)
● Com se ditz? – What’s your name? (formal)
● Me digui Xavier – My name is Xavier (standard)
● Tant de gust – Pleased to meet you (standard)
● Encantat/Encantada de coneisher-te – Nice to meet you (standard)
● Un plaser – Nice to meet you (formal)
● D'a on ès? – Where are you from? (standard)
● D'a on ètz? – Where are you from? (formal)
● Sò italian/a – I’m Italian (standard)
④ DEPARTING
● Adiu – Bye (standard)
● Adishatz – Goodbye (standard)
● Entà dempús – See you later (standard)
● Entà ua auta – See you soon (standard)
● Entà deman – See you tomorrow (standard)
● Ara mos vedem – See you in a minute (standard)
● Ten compde – Take care (standard)
● Qu’ages un bon dia – Have a nice day (standard)
● Hè’c a anar ben – Have a nice day (formal)
● Igualments – Likewise (standard)
⑤ BONUS TRACK: BE POLITE! ❤
● Gràcies – Thank you (standard)
● Mèrci – Thank you (informal)
● Gràcies, molt amable – Thank you, very kind (formal)
● Fòrça gràcies – Thank you very much (standard)
● Se te platz – Please (standard)
● Desencusa – Excuse me (standard)
● Desencusatz-me – Excuse me (formal)
● Me sap de grèu – I’m sorry (standard)
● D’arren / Non s’ac vau – 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. Besides practising your Spanish, I encourage you to learn a few words and sentences in our regional languages to the delight of the locals.
ADISHATZ, community :-)
Bernat, OLS Community Manager – Spanish