Do people in Barcelona speak Castilian?

Both. In Barcelona, 98\% of the population speaks Castilian Spanish. About 50-60\% of Barcelona’s total population speaks Catalan. Some of the Catalan speakers speak it as a first language, and Castilian Spanish to them is considered a “second language”.

Do you need to speak Catalan in Barcelona?

Most of the people who live in Barcelona are bilingual and speak Catalan and Spanish, which is also an official language. Many people from Barcelona understand English and French. Here are some of the most frequent Catalan expressions translated into Spanish, English and French, which will help you get around the city.

Should I learn Spanish or Catalan in Barcelona?

But which language will be most welcomed in Barcelona? A: It depends what your objective is. If you want to connect with Catalan culture and have a more personal insight into the indigenous culture, then it’s best to learn Catalan. If you wish to be more widely understood, then learning Spanish would be the option.

Do Barcelona players speak Catalan?

They speak in Spanish.

Is Catalan widely spoken?

Catalan is spoken in different dialects. In total, about 7.3 million people speak Catalan and 9.8 million people understand the language.

Should I speak Catalan or Castilian Spanish when speaking to Catalans?

If you are speaking to a single person who is Catalan, speak Catalan if you can. If you can’t, then speak in Castilian Spanish (castellano) and normally your Catalan listener will not be offended and will reply to you in the same language. Virtually all Catalans are perfectly bi-lingual.

Do people living in Barcelona speak Spanish?

The majority of people living here understand and can speak Spanish, including the Catalans. However, not everyone can speak or understand Catalan. I think it is fair to say that some Catalans prefer not to speak Spanish however in my experience of living here it is rare for anyone to be offended if you speak Spanish as opposed to Catalan.

Is it better to learn Catalan or Spanish in Barcelona?

If you want to connect with Catalan culture and have a more personal insight into the indigenous culture, then it’s best to learn Catalan. If you wish to be more widely understood, then learning Spanish would be the option. Barcelona is a truly international city, and it attracts people from all over Spain and indeed the rest…

Why is Castilian Spanish so hard to learn?

This is because every letter and sound in Castilian Spanish is carefully pronounced, as opposed to, for example, Andalusian Spanish, where letters or even whole syllables are sometimes dropped, making it hard for beginners to understand the regional native accent. This is why you’ll usually be taught Castilian Spanish in your Spanish classes.