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    Catalán (en. Catalan)

    /ka.ta.'lan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to the language and culture of Catalonia.
    Catalan is a Romance language.
    El catalán es una lengua romance.
    Refers to the identity or characteristics of the people of Catalonia.
    Catalans have a rich cultural tradition.
    Los catalanes tienen una rica tradición cultural.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'Catalonia', a region in northeastern Spain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    standard Catalan
    Normative variant of the Catalan language.
    catalán estándar
    Catalan language
    Official language of Catalonia and other regions.
    lengua catalana

    Related Words

    Catalonia
    Autonomous region in northeastern Spain.
    cataluña
    Catalanism
    Movement that promotes Catalan culture and language.
    catalanismo

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to a person from Catalonia.
    That guy is a very nice 'cata'.
    Ese chico es un 'cata' muy simpático.
    Informal term for the Catalan language in a youth context.
    We speak in 'cata' during recess.
    Hablamos en 'cata' durante el recreo.