Translate Catalan to English
Catalan text appears in Barcelona city signage, Catalan government documents, university materials, news from outlets like Ara and Vilaweb, product labels from Catalan companies, and personal messages. Paste your text above.
Common Catalan to English translations
| Catalan | English | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hola | Hello | OH-lah | ||
| Bon dia | Good morning | bon DEE-ah | ||
| Gràcies | Thank you | GRAH-see-es | ||
| Si us plau | Please | see oos PLOW | ||
| Quant costa això? | How much is this? | kwahnt KOS-tah eye-SHOH | ||
| On és el lavabo? | Where is the bathroom? | ohn ehs el lah-VAH-boh | ||
| No entenc | I do not understand | noh en-TENK | ||
| Em pot ajudar? | Can you help me? | em pot ah-zhoo-DAR | ||
| Voldria un cafè | I would like coffee | vool-DREE-ah oon kah-FEH | ||
| El compte, si us plau | The bill, please | el KOHM-teh see oos PLOW | ||
| Encantat | Nice to meet you | en-kahn-TAHT | ||
| Adiéu | Goodbye | ah-dee-EH-oo | ||
| Necessito un metge | I need a doctor | neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MET-zheh | ||
| Perdoni | Excuse me | pehr-DOH-nee |
Tips for Catalan to English translation
Catalan text from Valencia may use slightly different vocabulary and spelling conventions (Valencian standard). Both are processed by the translator, as the grammatical structure is the same.
Catalan uses the periphrastic past (formed with anar + infinitive) as the main simple past tense: vaig anar (I went) literally means “I go go.” This construction looks unusual but is standard Catalan grammar.
Catalan has enclitic pronouns that attach to the end of verbs: dir-li (to tell him/her), fer-ho (to do it). These combinations follow specific rules and can create unfamiliar-looking word forms for non-Catalan readers.
Barcelona is officially bilingual (Catalan and Spanish), and much everyday text mixes both languages. If the input contains Spanish words alongside Catalan, the translator processes each segment according to its language but may produce less consistent results.
About the Catalan language
Catalan emerged as a distinct Romance language by the 9th century in the eastern Pyrenees. During the medieval period, it was the language of the Crown of Aragon and was used across the western Mediterranean. After centuries of pressure from Castilian Spanish, Catalan experienced a cultural and literary renaissance in the 19th century and regained official status after the end of Franco's dictatorship in 1975.
Today Catalan has co-official status in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands (Spain) and is the sole official language of Andorra. It has a vibrant media ecosystem including TV3 (television), RAC1 (radio), and numerous newspapers and digital outlets. Catalan literature, music, and cultural festivals (including the famous human tower competitions, or castells) maintain a strong cultural identity distinct from the rest of Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Unlimited.
Yes. à, è, é, í, ï, ò, ó, ú, ü, and ç are all processed.
Yes.
No. Catalan requires its own translator.
Good for everyday texts. Professional review for legal or published content.
Pure Catalan works best. Mixed text may produce inconsistent results.
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No.
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