català
Native Speakers: 4.1 million; L2 Speakers: 5.1 million
Andorra, Spain, France, Italy
Official: Andorra, parts of Spain (co-official)
Indo-European, Romance
A Romance language known for its rich literary tradition, distinct phonetics, and precise grammatical structure. It features a range of vowel sounds, including both open and closed variants, and places strong emphasis on verbal conjugation and noun- adjective agreement. The language employs both the definite and indefinite articles and uses a subject- verb-object word order, though this can be flexible for emphasis. Catalan also includes many unique vocabulary terms and idiomatic expressions that differentiate it from neighboring Romance languages. It is used in education, media, government, and daily communication in regions where it is spoken.
Has several dialects that are generally grouped into two main categories: Eastern Catalan and Western Catalan. These dialects differ in pronunciation, vocabulary, and some grammatical features. Eastern Catalan includes varieties spoken in Barcelona and the Balearic Islands, while Western Catalan includes those spoken in Lleida and Valencia. Despite these regional differences, the dialects are mutually intelligible, and a standardized form of Catalan— based largely on the Eastern variety—is used in formal writing and education. Dialectal diversity is seen as a reflection of the language’s broad cultural and geographic reach.
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Catalan is a minority language in the United States, primarily spoken by immigrants and descendants from Catalonia and other Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, such as the Balearic Islands and Valencia. The largest concentrations of Catalan speakers are found in major metropolitan areas with significant Spanish and European communities, including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. While not widely spoken or taught, Catalan maintains a small but active presence through cultural associations, academic programs, and occasional media broadcasts.
At Latitude Prime, we offer Catalan translation, Catalan interpretation, and Catalan localization services in numerous specialized subject areas and multiple dialects. Whether you need to translate legal documents from Catalan to English, need a Catalan interpreter for a business meeting in Barcelona, or want to localize your website into Catalan to market your products or services in Andorra and parts of Spain, France, and Italy, Latitude Prime has the customized language solution to meet all of your Catalan language needs.
