Catalan, a Romance language spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and parts of Aragon in Spain, as well as in Andorra and the Roussillon region of France, offers a rich linguistic heritage. Here’s a comprehensive guide to essential phrases and questions in Catalan for various social interactions.

Greetings

• Hello – “Hola”
• Good morning – “Bon dia”
• Good afternoon – “Bona tarda”
• Good evening/night – “Bona nit”
• How are you? (informal/formal) – “Com estàs?” / “Com està?”
• I’m fine, thank you. And you? – “Estic bé, gràcies. I tu? / I vostè?”

Introducing Yourself or Others

• My name is [name]. – “Em dic [nom].”
• This is [name]. – “Aquest/a és [nom].”
• I am from [country]. – “Sóc de [país].”
• I live in [city/place]. – “Visc a [ciutat/lloc].”

Asking for Directions or People

• Where is the [place]? – “On és el/la [lloc]?”
• How do I get to [place]? – “Com puc arribar a [lloc]?”
• Is this the way to [place]? – “És aquest el camí cap a [lloc]?”
• Can you show me on the map? – “Pot mostrar-me-ho en el mapa?”

Solving a Misunderstanding

• Sorry, I don’t understand. – “Ho sento, no ho entenc.”
• Can you please repeat that? – “Pot repetir-ho, si us plau?”
• I mean… – “Vull dir…”
• What does [word] mean? – “Què significa [paraula]?”

Farewell Expressions

• Goodbye – “Adéu”
• See you later – “Fins ara”
• Take care – “Tingues cura”
• Have a good day – “Que tinguis un bon dia”

Travel and Dining

• I would like to book a room. – “Voldria reservar una habitació.”
• Can I see the menu, please? – “Puc veure el menú, si us plau?”
• I am vegetarian. – “Sóc vegetarià/vegetariana.”
• The bill, please. – “El compte, si us plau.”

Shopping

• How much does this cost? – “Quant costa això?”
• Do you have this in another size? – “Ho té en una altra mida?”
• I’m just looking, thanks. – “Només estic mirant, gràcies.”
• Can I pay by card? – “Puc pagar amb targeta?”

Dating and Love

• You look beautiful. (to a woman) / You look handsome. (to a man) – “Estàs molt guapa.” / “Estàs molt guapo.”
• I miss you. – “Et trobo a faltar.”
• I love you. – “T’estimo.”
• Would you like to go out with me? – “Vols sortir amb mi?”

Emergencies

• Help! – “Ajuda!”
• Call the police! – “Truca a la policia!”
• I need a doctor. – “Necessito un metge.”
• Where is the nearest hospital? – “On és l’hospital més proper?”

These phrases provide a solid foundation for navigating everyday conversations in Catalan. Remember, practice is key to language learning. Try to use these phrases in real-life situations, listen to Catalan speakers, watch Catalan media, and immerse yourself in the language as much as possible to improve your proficiency.