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How to Say "How old are you?" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Quants anys tens?
"How old are you?" in Catalan 路 say it like kwants ahn-yayns tens

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Catalan is Quants anys tens?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Quina edat tens?
more formal way to ask someone's age
Quants anys tens tu?
casual variant emphasizing 'you'

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know someone's age in a casual or informal setting. It is appropriate among friends or acquaintances. In more formal situations, you might prefer the variant 'Quina edat tens?'.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
Quants anys tens, Maria?How old are you, Maria?
Quants anys tens, noi?How old are you, boy?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb tense, saying 'Quants anys tens?' instead of 'Quants anys tens tu?' for emphasis.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

In Catalan culture, asking someone's age is generally acceptable among friends, but it can be considered impolite in formal contexts.

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