Adverbs

Catalan Lesson 18 (Adverbs and Animals)

Duration: 30 mins

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In this 18th lesson we will explore the Catalan adverbs, vocabulary list about animals and finally farewell phrases. We will be using both vocabulary and grammar to ensure that you know how to use the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Catalan Classes.

Adverbs

In addition to adjectives, adverbs are very essential. This includes adverbs of time ", frequency, manner and place. It can make it easy to have a conversation about different topics by simply knowing some key words such as "yesterday", "always", "quickly", "here" etc. Adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs.

Below is a list of 30 adverbs that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Catalan, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

Adverbs List in Catalan

Adverbs Catalan Audio
Alreadyja
Immediatelyimmediatament
Last nightPortàtil
Laterdarrerament
Next weekLa setmana vinent.
Nowara
Soonaviat
Stillencara
This morningaquest matí
Todayavui
Tomorrowdemà
Tonightaquesta nit
Yesterdayahir
Yetencara
Anywherequalsevol lloc
Everywherea tot arreu
Hereaquí
Thereallà
Almostgairebé
AloneSol
Carefullyacuradament
QuicklyRàpidament
Reallyrealment
SlowlyA poc a poc
Togetherjunts
Verymolt
Alwayssempre
Nevermai
Rarelypoques vegades
Sometimesde vegades

Let's put some of the adverbs above into full Catalan sentences. That way you will be able to use the word not only by itself but embedded in a structure.

Catalan Adverbs in a Sentence

English Catalan Audio
Do you like it here?T'agrada aquí?
See you later!Fins ara!
Thank you very much!Moltes gràcies!
I really like it!Realment m'agrada!

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Animals

Here is a list of 25 words related to farm and wild animals as well as insects. If you can memorize them by heart, you will be able to talk about pets you have in the house or farm.

Animals List in Catalan

Animals Catalan Audio
Animalanimal
Bearós
Birdocell
Butterflypapallona
Catgat
Cowvaca
Doggos
Donkeyase
Eagleàguila
Elephantelefant
Farmgranja
ForestSelva
Goatcabra
Horsecavall
Insectinsecte
Lionlleó
Monkeymico
Mosquitomosquit
Mouseratolí
Rabbitconill
Sheep (plural)Ovelles
Snakeserp
Spideraranya
Tigertigre

Daily Conversation in Catalan

Finally, a list of sentences using the vocabulary used in this lesson plus some bonus phrases. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Catalan Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Catalan

English Catalan Audio
Do you have any animals?Tens animals?
Do you sell dog food?Vens menjar per a gossos?
I have a dogTinc un gos
Monkeys are funnyEls micos són graciosos
She likes catsLi agraden els gats
Tigers are fastEls tigres són ràpids
Badmal
HappyContent
SadTrist
Thank you!Gràcies!
You're welcome! (in response to "thank you")De res!
Have a nice day!Que tinguis un bon dia!
Good night!Bona nit!
Have a good trip!Bon viatge!
It was nice talking to you!Un plaer parlar amb tu!

Fun Facts

Did you know? Commonly used adverbs constitute about 15% of sentences in Catalan. That means they should not be ignored because sooner or later you will need to use them.

Congratulations! You finished your 18th lesson in Catalan about adverbs, and animals. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Catalan Vocabulary. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Catalan homepage.

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