Practice Shopping for Clothes in Catalan
Clothes shopping in Catalan is one of the most enjoyable practice scenarios — you get vocabulary, sizing systems, colours, and the polite back-and-forth with shop assistants all in one trip. This scenario walks through asking for a different size, trying something on, comparing prices, and using the conditional form to express opinions ('I'd prefer it in blue'). You'll learn the Catalan-speaking sizing system (which is rarely the same as English-speaking countries), the vocabulary for fabrics and fits, and the all-important phrase 'I'm just looking, thanks'.
Sample Catalan conversation
Hola! Benvingut a la nostra botiga. Busqueu alguna cosa en concret?
Hello! Welcome to our store. Are you looking for something in particular?Busco una camisa bonica.
I'm looking for a nice shirt.Genial! Busqueu alguna cosa informal o més formal?
Great! Are you looking for something casual or more formal?Alguna cosa informal per al dia a dia.
Something casual for everyday wear.Tenim aquestes samarretes de cotó i aquestes camises de lli. Vénen en molts colors. Quina talla feu?
We have these cotton T-shirts and these linen shirts. They come in lots of colors. What size are you?Sóc la M. Teniu això en blau?
I'm a medium. Do you have this in blue?
What you'll learn
- Ask for a different size, colour, or fit
- Try clothes on and ask for an opinion
- Compare prices and ask about discounts
- Politely decline help with 'just looking'
- Return or exchange an item
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are used in Catalan-speaking countries?
Most use the European sizing system, but specifics vary (especially for shoes and jeans). The scenario teaches you to ask 'Do you have this in a 38?' and shows the conversion.
How do I say 'I'm just looking' in Catalan?
There's a soft, polite phrase — the Catalan equivalent of 'I'm just browsing, thanks' — that's the standard response.
Can I return clothes bought in a Catalan-speaking country?
Return policies vary by store. The scenario teaches the question 'What's your return policy?' and 'I'd like to exchange this'.
What's the Catalan for 'fitting room' or 'changing room'?
There's a specific noun in Catalan — included in the vocabulary list — that you'll see signposted in shops.