🇪🇸 Catalan phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Què tal?
"What's up?" in Catalan · say it like keh tahl

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Catalan is Què tal?. 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

Com va?
used in informal contexts to ask how things are going
Com estàs?
more direct and personal, often used when you know the person well

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is a friendly way to check in with someone. It can be used in both spoken and written contexts.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
Què tal, com et va?What's up, how are you doing?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with more formal greetings like 'Hola', which is simply 'Hello'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Què tal?' used in formal situations?

No, it is generally used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances.

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