Cataluña
/kataˈluɲa/feminine
Catalonia is Cataluña in Spanish.
Cataluña is the name of the autonomous community located in Spain.
Meaning: autonomous community in Spain (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Cataluña is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kataˈluɲa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term catalán refers to both a person from Cataluña and the distinct language spoken there, which is not a dialect of Spanish.
- While Cataluña is the Spanish name, the region is called Catalunya in Catalan. Using the Catalan spelling is often seen as a sign of respect for the local identity.
- The word Cataluña is associated with the 'senyera', a flag of red and yellow stripes that is one of the oldest flags in Europe.
Examples in context
- Cataluña no es España.Catalonia is not Spain.This sentence is useful for stating that Cataluña is distinct from Spain.Tatoeba #4791626 by DarkHollow, translation #4790844 by Valodnieks
- Barcelona se encuentra en Cataluña.Barcelona is located in Catalonia.This sentence is useful for stating that Barcelona is located within Cataluña.Tatoeba #10021447 by manufrutos, translation #8392045 by Smoky
- Barcelona es la capital de Cataluña.Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia.This sentence is useful for identifying Barcelona as the capital of Cataluña.Tatoeba #9996563 by manufrutos, translation #7908989 by MarijnKp
- En Cataluña, se habla tanto catalán como español.In Catalonia, both Catalan and Spanish are spoken.
- Los paisajes de Cataluña son hermosos.The landscapes of Catalonia are beautiful.
- Cataluña es conocida por su rica cultura y gastronomía.Catalonia is known for its rich culture and gastronomy.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their upcoming travel plans.
- Mateo¿Vas a viajar por Cataluña este verano?Are you going to travel through Catalonia this summer?
- SofíaSí, quiero visitar varios pueblos en Cataluña.Yes, I want to visit several towns in Catalonia.
- MateoEs una región muy bonita.It is a very beautiful region.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “catalonia” translations and entries Cataluña, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
