El present d'indicatiu
Master regular (-ar, -er, -re, -ir) and high-frequency irregular verbs in the present tense.
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the father
Refers to a male parent in a family context. In Catalan, it's a masculine noun used with the definite article 'el' and can appear in both formal and informal family discussions.
El pare arriba a les set cada dia.
The father arrives at seven every day.
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the mother
Refers to a female parent. It's a feminine noun that takes the article 'la' and is a core family term used in daily conversation.
La mare prepara el sopar mentre jo faig els deures.
The mother prepares dinner while I do my homework.
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the parents (fathers)
Plural masculine form of 'pare' – often used to mean 'parents' as a mixed or masculine group. In Catalan, 'els pares' commonly refers to both parents together, not just multiple fathers.
Els pares vénen a la reunió de l'escola demà.
The parents are coming to the school meeting tomorrow.
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the mothers
Plural feminine form of 'mare'. Used when referring to a group of mothers or female parents. It follows regular feminine plural agreement.
Les mares s'asseuen al parc mentre els nens juguen.
The mothers sit in the park while the children play.
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the man
A masculine noun meaning 'man' (adult male human). Takes the elided article 'l'' before a vowel sound. It can also mean 'husband' in certain contexts, depending on the sentence.
L'home llegeix el diari cada matí al cafè.
The man reads the newspaper every morning at the café.
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the woman
A feminine noun meaning 'woman' (adult female human). Also commonly used to mean 'wife' in colloquial speech. Takes the article 'la' and is a foundational vocabulary word.
La dona treballa a l'hospital i torna tard.
The woman works at the hospital and comes back late.
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the men
Plural masculine form of 'home'. Refers to a group of men, or in some contexts, 'people' generically when used in inclusive phrasing. Regular plural formation with -s.
Els homes juguen a futbol cada diumenge al matí.
The men play soccer every Sunday morning.
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the women
Plural feminine form of 'dona'. Used for groups of women. In everyday speech, it's common in workplace, social, and family contexts.
Les dones parlen animadament després de la reunió.
The women talk animatedly after the meeting.
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the boy
A masculine noun meaning 'boy' (male child). Used commonly for children up to early teens. In Catalan, it's distinct from 'noi' (which leans more toward 'young man' or 'boyfriend').
El nen menja l'entrepà mentre camina cap a l'escola.
The boy eats his sandwich while walking to school.
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the girl
A feminine noun meaning 'girl' (female child). Parallel to 'el nen' and used in the same age range. Often appears in family, school, and playground conversations.
La nena canta una cançó mentre dibuixa al quadern.
The girl sings a song while drawing in her notebook.
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the boys / the children
Plural masculine form of 'nen' – commonly used to mean 'children' as a mixed or masculine group. In everyday Catalan, 'els nens' often refers to kids in general, regardless of gender, especially in school or family contexts.
Els nens surten al pati després de la pluja.
The children go out to the playground after the rain.
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the girls
Plural feminine form of 'nena'. Used specifically for groups of girls. In Catalan, this is the direct feminine counterpart to 'els nens' and follows regular feminine plural agreement with -es.
Les nenes aprenen una dansa nova per a la festa.
The girls are learning a new dance for the party.
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the book
A masculine noun meaning 'book'. One of the most common concrete nouns in Catalan, used in educational, literary, and everyday contexts. Takes the article 'el' and forms its plural regularly.
El llibre que llegeixo té més de cinc-centes pàgines.
The book I'm reading has more than five hundred pages.
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the books
Plural masculine form of 'llibre'. Refers to multiple books. In Catalan, the plural is formed by adding -s to words ending in a vowel. Used frequently in academic, library, and reading contexts.
Els llibres de la biblioteca estan ordenats per temes.
The books in the library are organized by subject.
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the table
A feminine noun meaning 'table' – a piece of furniture with a flat surface. In Catalan, it's used for dining tables, work desks, and even metaphorical expressions (e.g., 'taula rodona' for round table). Takes the article 'la'.
La taula del menjador és massa gran per a la cuina.
The dining room table is too big for the kitchen.
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the tables
Plural feminine form of 'taula'. Used when referring to multiple tables. In Catalan, feminine plural nouns ending in -a change to -es. Common in furniture, restaurant, and classroom contexts.
Les taules del cafè estan totes ocupades avui.
The tables at the café are all taken today.
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the chair
A feminine noun meaning 'chair' – a seat with a back, usually for one person. In Catalan, it's a basic furniture term used in homes, offices, and schools. Takes the article 'la' and forms its plural regularly.
La cadira del despatx és molt còmoda per treballar.
The office chair is very comfortable for working.
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the chairs
Plural feminine form of 'cadira'. Used for groups of chairs. In everyday Catalan, you'll encounter this word in event planning, dining, and classroom settings. Follows the regular -a to -es plural pattern.
Les cadires del pati s'han de netejar després de la pluja.
The chairs in the yard need to be cleaned after the rain.
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the car
A masculine noun meaning 'car' or 'automobile'. In Catalan, 'cotxe' is the standard word for a personal vehicle. It's used in daily conversation about transportation, commuting, and travel. Takes the article 'el'.
El cotxe del meu germà és blau i molt ràpid.
My brother's car is blue and very fast.
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the cars
Plural masculine form of 'cotxe'. Refers to multiple cars or vehicles. In Catalan, nouns ending in -e form the plural with -s. This word appears frequently in traffic, parking, and automotive contexts.
Els cotxes estan aparcats al carrer principal.
The cars are parked on the main street.
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the airplane
A masculine noun meaning 'airplane' or 'plane'. Takes the elided article l' because it starts with a vowel sound. In Catalan, it's a common travel and transportation term used in both formal and casual contexts.
L'avió surt a les vuit del matí cap a Londres.
The airplane leaves at eight in the morning for London.
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the airplanes
Plural masculine form of 'avió'. Refers to multiple airplanes. In Catalan, nouns ending in a stressed vowel like -ó add -ns in the plural, so 'avió' becomes 'avions'. Used frequently in travel and aviation contexts.
Els avions volen baix avui per la boira.
The airplanes are flying low today because of the fog.
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the train
A masculine noun meaning 'train' – a form of rail transportation. In Catalan, 'tren' is used for passenger and freight trains alike. It's a core vocabulary word for daily commuting and long-distance travel in Catalonia.
El tren de les nou arriba amb retard cada dia.
The nine o'clock train arrives late every day.
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the trains
Plural masculine form of 'tren'. Used when talking about multiple trains or train services. The plural is formed regularly by adding -s to the singular form, common for nouns ending in a consonant.
Els trens de Rodalies connecten Barcelona amb els suburbis.
The commuter trains connect Barcelona with the suburbs.
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the milk
A feminine noun meaning 'milk' – a dairy product. In Catalan, 'llet' is an uncountable noun typically used in singular, but it does have a plural form ('llets') for different types or servings. Commonly appears in grocery, cooking, and breakfast contexts.
La llet de vaca no em senta bé, prefereixo la de civada.
Cow's milk doesn't agree with me, I prefer oat milk.
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the milks
Plural feminine form of 'llet'. Used to refer to different types of milk (e.g., whole, skim, plant-based) or multiple servings/containers of milk. Less common than the singular but useful in shopping and dietary discussions.
Les llets vegetals estan a la secció de begudes.
The plant-based milks are in the beverages section.
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the water
A feminine noun meaning 'water'. Even though it starts with a, it takes the elided article l' (not 'el') because it's feminine and begins with a vowel sound. One of the most essential and frequently used nouns in Catalan, appearing in countless everyday contexts.
L'aigua de l'aixeta és potable a Barcelona.
The tap water is drinkable in Barcelona.
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the waters
Plural feminine form of 'aigua'. Used to refer to different bodies of water (seas, rivers, oceans), types of bottled water, or multiple sources. The plural is formed by adding -s to the singular, which is somewhat irregular since the base ends in -ua.
Les aigües del mediterrani són molt clares a l'estiu.
The waters of the Mediterranean are very clear in summer.
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the bread
A masculine noun meaning 'bread' – a staple food in Catalan cuisine. In Catalan culture, bread accompanies most meals. 'El pa' is used both as an uncountable noun (general concept) and a countable one (whole loaves).
El pa acabat de fer fa olor a forn.
Freshly baked bread smells like the oven.
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the breads / the loaves
Plural masculine form of 'pa'. Used to refer to multiple loaves of bread or different types of bread (e.g., whole wheat, sourdough). In Catalan bakeries, you'll often hear this term when ordering several items.
Els pans integrals s'han venut tots avui al matí.
The whole wheat loaves have all sold out this morning.
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the dog
A masculine noun meaning 'dog' (male or generic). In Catalan, 'el gos' is used for dogs in general or when the gender is unknown. It's one of the most common pet vocabulary words, used in everyday conversation about animals and companionship.
El gos del veí borda cada nit quan passa el carter.
The neighbor's dog barks every night when the mailman passes.
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the female dog
A feminine noun meaning 'female dog' or 'bitch'. This is the direct feminine counterpart to 'gos' and follows the regular -a ending for feminine nouns. Used when the dog's gender is specifically female, common in breeding or veterinary contexts.
La gossa ha tingut cinc cadells aquesta primavera.
The female dog had five puppies this spring.
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the dogs
Plural masculine form of 'gos'. Used to refer to multiple dogs, either as a mixed group or male-specific group. In everyday Catalan, this is the default plural for dogs when gender isn't distinguished or when a group includes males.
Els gossos del parc juguen junts cada tarda.
The dogs in the park play together every afternoon.
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the female dogs
Plural feminine form of 'gossa'. Refers specifically to groups of female dogs. Used when the gender of all dogs in the group is known to be female, and follows the regular plural pattern for feminine nouns ending in -a.
Les gosses corren lliures per la platja buida.
The female dogs run freely along the empty beach.
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the cat
A masculine noun meaning 'cat' (male or generic). In Catalan, this is the standard word for cats regardless of gender, though it technically is masculine. Used extensively in home, pet, and street animal contexts throughout the Catalan-speaking world.
El gat s'ha amagat sota el sofà per la tempesta.
The cat has hidden under the sofa because of the storm.
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the female cat
A feminine noun meaning 'female cat'. This is the specific feminine form of 'gat', used when identifying a cat as female. In everyday speech, it appears in contexts like pet ownership, animal descriptions, and breeding discussions.
La gata negra que veig cada matí és molt amistosa.
The black female cat I see every morning is very friendly.
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the cats
Plural masculine form of 'gat'. Used for multiple cats, either as a mixed-gender group or when referring to cats in general. In Catalan cities, this appears frequently in discussions about street cats, shelters, and pet ownership.
Els gats s'estiren al sol al migdia al carrer.
The cats stretch in the sun at midday on the street.
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the female cats
Plural feminine form of 'gata'. Refers specifically to groups of female cats. This form is used when the gender of all cats in question is female, following the standard feminine plural pattern in Catalan.
Les gates del refugi esperen ser adoptades.
The female cats at the shelter are waiting to be adopted.
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the male teacher / the master
A masculine noun meaning 'male teacher' (in elementary education) or 'master' in a craft/trade context. In Catalan schools, 'mestre' refers to a primary school teacher, while in traditional trades it denotes a skilled artisan or expert.
El mestre de música ensenya els nens a tocar la flauta.
The music teacher teaches the children to play the flute.
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the female teacher
A feminine noun meaning 'female teacher' (specifically in elementary education). The feminine counterpart to 'mestre', used broadly across Catalan schools. In everyday conversation, 'la mestra' appears in parent-teacher communications, school settings, and community contexts.
La mestra de la meva filla prepara activitats molt divertides.
My daughter's female teacher prepares very fun activities.
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the teachers (male/mixed)
Plural masculine form of 'mestre'. Used to refer to a group of teachers that includes at least one male or is of mixed gender. In Catalan schools, this is the default plural for teacher groups when gender isn't specified or when the group is mixed.
Els mestres es reuneixen cada divendres per planificar les classes.
The teachers meet every Friday to plan the classes.
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the female teachers
Plural feminine form of 'mestra'. Used specifically for groups of female teachers. This appears frequently in primary education contexts, especially in schools where the majority of teaching staff are women.
Les mestres de l'escola organitzen una excursió al parc natural.
The female teachers at the school are organizing a field trip to the natural park.
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the male friend
A masculine noun meaning 'male friend'. Takes the elided article l' because it begins with a vowel sound. In Catalan, 'amic' is one of the most frequently used social relationship terms, appearing in contexts ranging from casual to formal.
L'amic de l'Àlex ve de visita aquest cap de setmana.
Àlex's male friend is coming to visit this weekend.
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the female friend
A feminine noun meaning 'female friend'. Takes the elided article l' like its masculine counterpart. Used widely in social contexts to refer to a female friend, and is a core vocabulary word for describing relationships in Catalan.
L'amiga de la Maria treballa a la mateixa oficina.
Maria's female friend works in the same office.
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the friends (male/mixed)
Plural masculine form of 'amic'. This is the default plural for a group of friends that includes at least one male or is mixed gender. In Catalan, 'els amics' is the most common way to say 'friends' in general, regardless of the actual gender composition of the group.
Els amics queden al bar de sempre per veure el partit.
The friends are meeting at the usual bar to watch the game.
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the female friends
Plural feminine form of 'amiga'. Used specifically for groups of female friends. This form is essential for distinguishing all-female friend groups and follows the pattern of feminine nouns ending in -a taking -es in the plural.
Les amigues surten a sopar per celebrar l'aniversari de la Laura.
The female friends are going out to dinner to celebrate Laura's birthday.
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the student (singular)
A common-gender noun meaning 'student'. In Catalan, 'estudiant' is invariable for gender in the singular, taking the same form for male and female students. It's a high-frequency word in academic and university contexts, and takes the elided article l' in the singular.
L'estudiant de medicina estudia cada dia a la biblioteca fins a tard.
The medical student studies at the library until late every day.
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the students (male/mixed)
Plural masculine/common form of 'estudiant'. Used for groups of students that include at least one male or are of mixed gender. In university and academic settings, this is the default plural form when gender isn't specified.
Els estudiants de primer fan l'examen final aquesta setmana.
The first-year students are taking the final exam this week.
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the female students
Plural feminine form of 'estudiant'. Used specifically for groups of female students. This form appears in contexts where gender is being distinguished, particularly in discussions about women in education or all-female academic settings.
Les estudiants d'arquitectura presenten els seus projectes avui.
The female architecture students are presenting their projects today.
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the city
A feminine noun meaning 'city' or 'town'. In Catalan, 'ciutat' is one of the most common geographical terms, used in daily conversation about urban life, travel, and administration. It's an essential vocabulary word for describing where people live and work.
La ciutat de Girona és petita però té molt de caràcter.
The city of Girona is small but has a lot of character.
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the cities
Plural feminine form of 'ciutat'. Used to refer to multiple cities or urban areas. In Catalan, nouns ending in -at (like ciutat) form their plural by adding -s. This word appears frequently in travel, geography, and urban planning discussions.
Les ciutats costaneres atrauen molts turistes a l'estiu.
Coastal cities attract many tourists in the summer.
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the village / the town
A masculine noun meaning 'village' or 'small town'. In Catalan, 'poble' also means 'people' or 'population' in certain contexts. It's a culturally significant word in Catalonia, where many people have strong ties to their ancestral villages.
El poble on vaig néixer té només cinc-cents habitants.
The village where I was born has only five hundred inhabitants.
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the villages / the towns
Plural masculine form of 'poble'. Used for multiple villages or small towns. This form is common when discussing rural Catalonia, travel routes, or demographic patterns. The plural is formed regularly by adding -s to the singular.
Els pobles de la vall celebren festes majors al juliol.
The villages in the valley celebrate their main festivals in July.
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the path / the way
A masculine noun meaning 'path', 'trail', or 'road'. In Catalan, 'camí' is used both literally (for physical paths) and figuratively (for life's journey or direction). It's a versatile word that appears in everyday navigation and metaphorical expressions.
El camí que porta al far és molt costerut però val la pena.
The path that leads to the lighthouse is very steep but worth it.
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the paths / the ways
Plural masculine form of 'camí'. Refers to multiple paths, trails, or routes. In Catalan culture, 'els camins' often appears in discussions about hiking, rural travel, and traditional pilgrimage routes like the Camí de Sant Jaume.
Els camins de muntanya estan plens de flors a la primavera.
The mountain paths are full of flowers in spring.
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the street
A masculine noun meaning 'street' or 'road' within a town or city. In Catalan, 'carrer' is one of the most basic urban vocabulary words, used constantly in addresses, directions, and daily life in any Catalan-speaking town or city.
El carrer del meu pis és molt tranquil durant el dia.
The street of my apartment is very quiet during the day.
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the streets
Plural masculine form of 'carrer'. Used for multiple streets, particularly when giving directions, describing neighbourhoods, or discussing urban layout. The plural follows the regular pattern for nouns ending in -r.
Els carrers del centre històric són estrets i plens de comerços.
The streets of the historic center are narrow and full of shops.
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the square / the plaza
A feminine noun meaning 'town square' or 'plaza'. In Catalan culture, 'la plaça' is a central social space in towns and cities where people gather, markets are held, and festivals take place. It carries strong cultural and community significance.
La plaça del poble s'omple de gent cada dissabte al mercat.
The village square fills with people every Saturday at the market.
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the squares / the plazas
Plural feminine form of 'plaça'. Refers to multiple public squares. This word is common in travel guides, urban planning, and descriptions of Catalan cities, where many towns have several distinct plazas with different characters and functions.
Les places de Barcelona ofereixen espais per descansar i gaudir.
Barcelona's squares offer spaces to rest and enjoy.
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the flower
A feminine noun meaning 'flower'. In Catalan, 'flor' is used both for literal flowers and in many idiomatic expressions and names. It's a common word in gardening, nature, gifting, and decorative contexts throughout the Catalan-speaking regions.
La flor del balcó es torna groga a la tardor.
The flower on the balcony turns yellow in autumn.
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the flowers
Plural feminine form of 'flor'. Used for multiple flowers, whether in gardens, bouquets, or natural settings. In Catalan, 'les flors' is a common word in everyday conversation about gardening, gifts, seasons, and celebrations.
Les flors del jardí necessiten aigua cada dia amb aquesta calor.
The flowers in the garden need water every day with this heat.
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the tree
A masculine noun meaning 'tree'. Takes the elided article l' because it begins with a vowel sound. In Catalan, 'arbre' is one of the most essential nature vocabulary words, appearing in environmental, landscape, and botanical contexts.
L'arbre del davant de casa perd les fulles a la tardor.
The tree in front of the house loses its leaves in autumn.
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the trees
Plural masculine form of 'arbre'. Refers to multiple trees, common in discussions about forests, parks, or urban greenery. The plural adds -s to the singular, and the article becomes 'els' to match the masculine plural.
Els arbres del parc fan ombra a la gent que hi passeja.
The trees in the park provide shade for the people walking there.
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the forest / the woods
A masculine noun meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'. In Catalan, 'bosc' refers to a large area covered with trees, wilder than a simple grove. It's a culturally and geographically important word in Catalonia, where forests cover a significant part of the territory.
El bosc de la zona és ple de senderes per fer excursions.
The forest in the area is full of trails for hiking.
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the forests / the woods
Plural masculine form of 'bosc'. Used for multiple forests or woodlands. The plural is formed by adding -os to the singular stem, changing the final -c to -c- before the ending to maintain pronunciation, typical for nouns ending in -c.
Els boscos del Pirineu acullen una gran diversitat d'espècies.
The forests of the Pyrenees host a great diversity of species.
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the river
A masculine noun meaning 'river'. In Catalan, 'riu' is a fundamental geography term, particularly important in a region with several notable rivers like the Ebre, Ter, and Llobregat. Used in contexts ranging from daily conversation to environmental discussions.
El riu passa just al costat del poble i es veu des del pont.
The river runs right next to the village and you can see it from the bridge.
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the rivers
Plural masculine form of 'riu'. Refers to multiple rivers. This form appears in geography, travel, and environmental contexts. The plural is formed by adding -s to 'riu', following the regular pattern for nouns ending in a vowel.
Els rius de l'interior porten menys aigua a l'estiu.
Inland rivers carry less water in summer.
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the sea
A masculine noun meaning 'sea' (though in some dialects it can be feminine). In Catalan, 'el mar' is used for the Mediterranean Sea and oceans in general. It's culturally significant for Catalonia, with its long coastline and maritime traditions.
El mar està molt tranquil avui, perfecte per navegar.
The sea is very calm today, perfect for sailing.
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the seas
Plural masculine form of 'mar'. Used for multiple seas or different bodies of saltwater. This form appears in geographical and scientific discussions, as well as in travel contexts when comparing different sea regions.
Els mars tropicals tenen aigües més càlides que el Mediterrani.
Tropical seas have warmer waters than the Mediterranean.
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the mountain
A feminine noun meaning 'mountain'. In Catalan, 'muntanya' is an important geography term, especially given the prominence of the Pyrenees and other mountain ranges in Catalan-speaking territories. Used widely in hiking, tourism, and nature contexts.
La muntanya es cobreix de neu a partir del mes de novembre.
The mountain is covered in snow from November onwards.
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the mountains
Plural feminine form of 'muntanya'. Used for multiple mountains or mountain ranges. In Catalan, this word is common in travel, hiking, and geography contexts, especially given the prominence of the Pyrenees and other ranges in Catalan-speaking regions.
Les muntanyes del Pirineu són molt populars per fer senderisme.
The Pyrenees mountains are very popular for hiking.
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the sun
A masculine noun meaning 'sun'. In Catalan, 'el sol' is used for both the celestial body and the sunshine or daylight it provides. It's one of the most common weather and time-related words, appearing in countless daily expressions and idiomatic phrases.
El sol surt a les set del matí aquesta època de l'any.
The sun rises at seven in the morning this time of year.
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the suns
Plural masculine form of 'sol'. While rarely used in everyday speech for the celestial body (since there's only one sun), it appears in astronomical, science fiction, or figurative contexts where multiple suns are discussed or when talking about different 'suns' in a metaphorical sense.
Els astrònoms estudien estrelles que podrien tenir sols semblants al nostre.
Astronomers study stars that could have suns similar to ours.
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the moon
A feminine noun meaning 'moon'. In Catalan, 'lluna' is a fundamental celestial vocabulary word, appearing in discussions about astronomy, night-time descriptions, and cultural expressions. It's also used in idiomatic phrases and children's stories.
La lluna és plena aquesta nit i il·lumina tot el jardí.
The moon is full tonight and lights up the whole garden.
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the moons
Plural feminine form of 'lluna'. Used to refer to multiple moons, typically in astronomical contexts when discussing other planets in the solar system or exoplanets. In Catalan, this form appears in scientific and educational materials about space.
Les llunes de Júpiter són visibles amb un telescopi potent.
Jupiter's moons are visible with a powerful telescope.
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the sky / the heaven
A masculine noun meaning 'sky' or 'heaven' (in religious contexts). In Catalan, 'cel' is one of the most frequently used words for describing weather, time of day, and landscapes. It also carries cultural and religious significance in expressions and idioms.
El cel es torna taronja quan el sol es pon sobre el mar.
The sky turns orange when the sun sets over the sea.
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the skies / the heavens
Plural masculine form of 'cel'. Used for multiple skies, often in literary, poetic, or meteorological contexts when describing different regions' skies or the heavens in a pluralized religious or figurative sense.
Els cels del nord tenen colors diferents a l'hivern.
Northern skies have different colors in winter.
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the day
A masculine noun meaning 'day' (24-hour period) or 'daytime' (as opposed to night). In Catalan, 'dia' is one of the most essential time vocabulary words, appearing in scheduling, greetings, daily routines, and countless idiomatic expressions.
El dia que comença amb un bon esmorzar sempre va millor.
A day that starts with a good breakfast always goes better.
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the days
Plural masculine form of 'dia'. Used for multiple days, common in schedules, planning, weather forecasts, and discussions about time passing. In Catalan, 'els dies' frequently appears in expressions about daily life, work weeks, and seasons.
Els dies de pluja m'agrada quedar-me a casa llegint.
Rainy days I like to stay home reading.
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the night
A feminine noun meaning 'night' or 'nighttime'. In Catalan, 'nit' is a fundamental time vocabulary word used in greetings (bona nit), daily routines, and cultural expressions. It's the direct counterpart to 'dia' and appears constantly in everyday conversation.
La nit passada no he pogut dormir bé pel soroll del carrer.
Last night I couldn't sleep well because of the street noise.
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the nights
Plural feminine form of 'nit'. Used for multiple nights, appearing in contexts about sleep patterns, nightlife, travel accommodations, and seasonal changes. In Catalan, this word is common in weather reports, social plans, and nighttime routines.
Les nits d'estiu a la costa són molt caluroses i humides.
Summer nights on the coast are very hot and humid.
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the hour / the time
A feminine noun meaning 'hour' or 'time' (in the sense of clock time). Takes the elided article l' because it begins with a vowel sound. In Catalan, 'hora' is an essential word for telling time, scheduling appointments, and discussing durations.
L'hora d'arribada del tren és a les onze en punt.
The train's arrival time is at eleven o'clock sharp.
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the hours
Plural feminine form of 'hora'. Used for multiple hours, common in discussions about work schedules, travel times, cooking durations, and daily planning. This form appears frequently in everyday Catalan when talking about time management.
Les hores de vol entre Barcelona i Nova York són unes vuit.
The flight hours between Barcelona and New York are about eight.
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the clock / the watch
A masculine noun meaning 'clock' or 'watch' (timepiece). In Catalan, 'rellotge' covers both wall clocks and wristwatches. It's a practical everyday word used in homes, offices, and discussions about punctuality and time management.
El rellotge de la sala marca les dotze quan comença el programa.
The clock in the living room strikes twelve when the program starts.
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the clocks / the watches
Plural masculine form of 'rellotge'. Used for multiple timepieces or clock displays. The plural is formed by adding -s to the singular, which is common for nouns ending in -e. Appears in contexts about collections, shops, or multiple time zones.
Els rellotges de la botiga d'antiguitats són del segle XIX.
The clocks in the antique shop are from the 19th century.
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the bed
A masculine noun meaning 'bed'. In Catalan, 'llit' is a fundamental piece of furniture vocabulary, used in everyday conversations about sleeping, resting, and household furnishings. It appears in many idiomatic expressions related to sleep and relaxation.
El llit de l'habitació de convidats és molt còmode i gran.
The bed in the guest room is very comfortable and large.
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the beds
Plural masculine form of 'llit'. Used for multiple beds, common in hotel, hospital, hostel, and furniture contexts. In Catalan, this plural form appears when discussing accommodations, sleeping arrangements, or shopping for furniture.
Els llits de l'hotel són nous i tenen matalassos de qualitat.
The hotel beds are new and have quality mattresses.
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the door
A feminine noun meaning 'door' (entrance or exit). In Catalan, 'porta' is one of the most common household and architectural vocabulary words, appearing in directions, building descriptions, and everyday actions like opening, closing, and knocking.
La porta del bany s'ha quedat encallada i no es tanca bé.
The bathroom door has gotten stuck and doesn't close properly.
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the doors
Plural feminine form of 'porta'. Used for multiple doors, common in contexts about buildings, vehicles, or entrances. In Catalan, this word appears when discussing architecture, security, or even metaphorical 'doors' of opportunity.
Les portes de l'escola s'obren a les vuit del matí.
The school doors open at eight in the morning.
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the window
A feminine noun meaning 'window'. In Catalan, 'finestra' is essential household vocabulary, used in contexts about light, ventilation, views, and building design. It appears in everyday conversations about weather, home comfort, and urban life.
La finestra del meu despatx mira cap a la plaça principal.
The window of my office looks out onto the main square.
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the windows
Plural feminine form of 'finestra'. Used for multiple windows, common in contexts about buildings, vehicles, and rooms. In Catalan, this word appears frequently when discussing home maintenance, weather, architecture, and interior design.
Les finestres de la casa són grans i deixen entrar molta llum.
The windows in the house are large and let in a lot of light.
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the telephone / the phone
A masculine noun meaning 'telephone' or 'phone'. In Catalan, 'telèfon' refers to both landline phones and mobile phones, and is one of the most common communication vocabulary words. It appears in daily conversations about calls, messages, and technology.
El telèfon m'ha sonat tres vegades durant el sopar.
The phone has rung three times during dinner.
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the telephones / the phones
Plural masculine form of 'telèfon'. Used for multiple phones or telephone sets. This plural appears in technology, retail, and office contexts when discussing devices, lines, or communications equipment.
Els telèfons de l'oficina tenen trucada en espera automàtica.
The office telephones have automatic call waiting.
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the computer
A masculine noun meaning 'computer'. Takes the elided article l' because it begins with a vowel sound. In Catalan, 'ordinador' is the standard term for computers, used in education, business, and everyday life. It's an essential modern technology vocabulary word.
L'ordinador portàtil és més lleuger que l'antic que tenia.
The laptop is lighter than the old one I had.
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the computers
Plural masculine form of 'ordinador'. Used for multiple computers, common in workplace, school, and technology discussions. In Catalan, this word appears frequently when talking about computer labs, offices, or tech equipment in general.
Els ordinadors de la biblioteca pública són gratuïts per als estudiants.
The public library computers are free for students.
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the pen
A masculine noun meaning 'pen' (ballpoint pen). In Catalan, 'bolígraf' is the standard word for the everyday writing instrument. It's a common school, office, and stationery vocabulary word, appearing in contexts about writing, signing documents, and studying.
El bolígraf que em van regalar escriu amb tinta blava molt fina.
The pen they gave me writes with very fine blue ink.
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the pens
Plural masculine form of 'bolígraf'. Used for multiple pens, common in school, office, and stationery contexts. The plural adds -s to the singular, following the regular pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.
Els bolígrafs de la meva motxilla són tots negres excepte un.
The pens in my backpack are all black except for one.
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the paper
A masculine noun meaning 'paper' (material). In Catalan, 'paper' is used both as a material noun and for individual sheets. It's a fundamental vocabulary word in office, school, and stationery contexts, appearing in everything from printing to wrapping.
El paper d'imprimir s'ha acabat i hem de comprar-ne més.
The printing paper has run out and we need to buy more.
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the papers / the documents
Plural masculine form of 'paper'. Used to refer to multiple sheets of paper, documents, or official papers. In Catalan, 'els papers' often appears in administrative, legal, and academic contexts when discussing documentation, forms, or written materials.
Els papers de la matrícula els has de portar a la secretaria.
You have to take the enrollment papers to the secretary's office.
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I speak / I am speaking
The first-person singular form of the regular -ar verb 'parlar' (to speak) in the present indicative tense. The pronoun 'jo' is optional and often dropped unless used for emphasis.
Sempre parlo massa quan em poso nerviós.
I always speak too much when I get nervous.