How to Say “Party” in Catalan
The English word ‘party’ is translated into Catalan as festa. The word festa is the most common and versatile term for a social gathering.
About Catalan
Catalan is spoken by about 4 million people as a first language and by about 5 million more as a second language. It is the only official language of Andorra and an official language, alongside Spanish, in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community, where it is called Valencian. It is also spoken in southern France around Perpignan and in the town of Alghero in Sardinia. Catalan is a language of its own, not a dialect of Spanish.
Some Catalan letters sound different from Spanish: x is usually sh, ny is like the ny in "canyon" and ll is like the lli in "million". The dotted l·l is a longer l. Use vostè as the polite "you" with strangers and tu with friends. Bon dia means good morning. Almost everyone in Catalonia also speaks Spanish, but a few words in Catalan are always welcome.
| Family | Indo-European, Romance |
|---|---|
| Native speakers | about 4.1 million (2012) |
| Second-language speakers | about 5.1 million (2012) |
| Official in | Andorra, regions of Spain (Catalonia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands) |
| Script | Latin alphabet |
| Codes | ca (ISO 639-1), cat (ISO 639-3) |
Speaker numbers: Ethnologue, 18th edition (2012), via Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
Guide: How to Say in Catalan
Greetings! If you’re interested in learning how to say various phrases in Catalan, you’ve come to the right place. Catalan,
How to Say “Thank You Very Much” in Catalan
To say “thank you very much” in Catalan, you say moltes gràcies.
How to Say “Mallorca” in Catalan
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How to Say “Hi” in Catalan
The English phrase “hi” is translated into Catalan as hola. Hola is a friendly and universal greeting.
How to Say “Barcelona” in Catalan
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How to Say “I Miss You” in Catalan
The English phrase “I miss you” is translated into Catalan as T’enyoro.
How to Say “Thanks” in Catalan
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How to Say “Good Afternoon” in Catalan
bona tarda is the Catalan way to say good afternoon. This greeting is used from the time after lunch until sunset.