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Catalan is a different Roman language and is spoken by approximately ten million people in the east of Spain, in the autonomous regions of Catalunia, Valencia and the Balearic Island with different dialects in each region. A Spanish speaker might understand a bit of Catalan when it is spoken slowly but they are considered different languages in Spain. Most Catalan speakers speak Spanish as according to the Constitution of Spain, all Spaniards have the right and responsibility to be able to speak Spanish, the official language of Spain. Catalan is a co-official language.
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Spanish is a Romance language spoken primarily in Spain and Latin America, while Catalan is another Romance language spoken in the Catalonia region of Spain, as well as in parts of France and Italy. Catalan has its own distinct grammar and vocabulary, and is recognized as an official language in Catalonia alongside Spanish.
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Is Catalan a language or a Spanish dialect?
Catalan is a distinct Romance language spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and some areas of France and Italy. It is not a dialect of Spanish but a separate language with its own unique grammar, vocabulary, and linguistic characteristics.
Is Catalan close to Spanish?
no
What are the two official languages spoken in Barcelona?
The two official languages spoken in Barcelona are Catalan and Spanish. Catalan is the primary language spoken in Catalonia, including Barcelona, while Spanish is also widely spoken and understood in the region.
How do you say hello in Catalan?
In Catalan you say "hola", like in Spanish, but the pronunciation is a bit different: the letter "o" sounds more open (like in "soft").
What is the language of Barcelona?
The official languages of Barcelona are both Catalan and Spanish. Catalan is the predominant language in Barcelona and is often used in official settings, while Spanish is also widely spoken as a second language.
Is Catalan a language or a Spanish dialect?
Catalan is a distinct Romance language spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and some areas of France and Italy. It is not a dialect of Spanish but a separate language with its own unique grammar, vocabulary, and linguistic characteristics.
Is Catalan close to Spanish?
no
What is Barcelona's culture?
Castilian and Catalan Castilian, also means Spanish, is the culture one would usually associate with most of Spain. It's also fair to call it simply Spanish. This is not the indigenous culture to Barcelona, but many Spaniards have migrated to the city. Catalan, a regional culture in eastern Spain. The Catalan people speak their own language (called Catalan) and usually speak Spanish too. Catalan and Spanish have many similarities, but are clearly separate languages, and it is argued by many that Catalan is closer to French than to Spanish. Catalan culture shares many things with that of southern France. Further Reading, on Wikipedia: Spanish Language, Catalan Language, Barcelona, Catalonia, Valencia, Spain
What do you call a mix of Spanish and French?
Catalan.
What was is the local language in Majorca?
Catalan and Spanish
What type of Spanish language is spoken in Barcelona?
The two most common languages spoken in Barcelona are: Catalan and Castellano - both dialects of the Spanish language. Catalan is the most spoken although Castellano is also used to a lesser degree. Catalan is not (repeat NOT) a dialect of Spanish, it is a language in it's own right. Catalan was suppressed during Franco's rule but now is the official language of Catalunya.
What romance language is similar to Spanish?
Portuguese and Catalan are most similar to Spanish.
Where does surname Cabrera originate?
Catalan and Spanish origin.
What are the two official languages spoken in Barcelona?
The two official languages spoken in Barcelona are Catalan and Spanish. Catalan is the primary language spoken in Catalonia, including Barcelona, while Spanish is also widely spoken and understood in the region.
What is 'la' when the phrase 'la rosa' is translated from Catalan Italian and Spanish to English?
La means "the" so la rosa is "the rose" when translated from Catalan, Italian or Spanish to English.
Of what nationality was painter Salvador Dali?
He was of Spanish, Catalan origin.
How do you spell hello in catalan?
Holla it the same way in spanish>
