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About Catalan
Catalan is the only official language of Andorra and co-official in Catalonia.
Speakers
10+ million
Language Family
Romance
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Easy
Spoken in
Why Learn Catalan?
Barcelona and Catalonia have a distinct culture, cuisine, and identity.
Common Catalan Words
Start your Catalan journey with these essential words and phrases.
Hola
Hello
OH-lah
Gràcies
Thank you
GRAH-see-uhs
Si us plau
Please
see oos PLOW
Sí
Yes
see
No
No
noh
Aigua
Water
AI-gwah
Menjar
Food
mehn-ZHAHR
Amic
Friend
ah-MEEK
Amor
Love
ah-MOR
Adéu
Goodbye
ah-DEH-oo
History of Catalan
Catalan evolved from Vulgar Latin in the Pyrenees region and spread with the medieval Crown of Aragon. It was suppressed under Franco's dictatorship but has flourished since Spanish democratization. Catalonia's independence movement has strengthened Catalan identity. The language is also spoken in Valencia, Balearic Islands, and parts of France.
Is Catalan Hard to Learn?
Catalan bridges Spanish and French, so speakers of either have a head start. Grammar follows Romance patterns with some unique features. Spelling is consistent. Catalonia's vibrant culture provides abundant learning materials and immersion opportunities.
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