10 Catalan Words Every Visitor to Barcelona Should Know 🟨🟥

Off to Barcelona, Girona or Mallorca? 🟨🟥 Most people there speak Spanish too, but a few words of Catalan go a long way. Locals really notice when you try 😊

👋 The 10 words

1. Bon dia (good morning). Used until lunchtime, then it's bona tarda.
2. Hola (hello). Same as Spanish, easy one 😄
3. Adéu (bye).
4. Si us plau (please). Say it like "see oos PLOW".
5. Gràcies (thank you). Or moltes gràcies for "thanks a lot".
6. Perdó (sorry / excuse me).
7. D'acord (OK).
8. Quant costa? (how much is it?)
9. El compte, si us plau (the bill, please).
10. Bon profit! (enjoy your meal!). Someone will say it to you before you eat.

🪧 Signs you'll see

• Obert / Tancat: open / closed
• Sortida: exit
• Entrada: entrance
• Lavabos: toilets
• Platja: beach

👉 Practise them with the free flashcards and games in the Fun Learning Catalan hub.