When participating in business or formal meetings in a Catalan-speaking environment, being familiar with specific vocabulary can be instrumental to your communication success. Here’s a guide to key terms that can help you navigate these settings with confidence.
Reunió (Meeting)
This term refers to the gathering of individuals to discuss certain topics or issues.
Hem convocat una reunió per a demà a les nou.
Ordre del dia (Agenda)
The list of items to be discussed during a meeting.
Podries enviar-me l’ordre del dia abans de la reunió?
Acta (Minutes)
This is the written record of what was discussed and agreed upon during a meeting.
Qui serà l’encarregat de redactar l’acta de la reunió?
Proposta (Proposal)
A plan or suggestion put forth for consideration or discussion.
La proposta presentada per la direcció va generar un gran debat.
Inversor (Investor)
An individual or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc., with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Els inversors estan interessats en el rendiment a llarg terme del projecte.
Acord (Agreement)
A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties.
Vam arribar a un acord després de diverses hores de negociació.
Convidat (Guest)
A person who is invited to attend a meeting.
Hi haurà un convidat especial a la reunió de demà.
Negociació (Negotiation)
The process by which people with different aims and needs try to come to an agreement.
La negociació va ser intensa, però fructífera.
Ponent (Speaker)
The person who delivers a speech or presentation at a meeting.
El ponent principal va compartir perspectives innovadores sobre el mercat.
Estratègia (Strategy)
A careful plan or method for achieving a specific goal, typically over a long period.
Hem de desenvolupar una nova estratègia de màrqueting.
Associat (Associate)
A business partner or colleague.
Els meus associats i jo hem acordat ampliar l’empresa.
Informe (Report)
A document that presents and analyzes information or findings.
Pots preparar un informe amb les estadístiques de vendes d’aquest trimestre?
Objectiu (Objective)
The goal intended to be obtained or achieved.
El nostre objectiu principal és augmentar la quota de mercat.
Pressupost (Budget)
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.
El departament financer està elaborant el pressupost per al proper any.
Comitè (Committee)
A group of persons appointed or elected to perform some service or function, as to investigate, report on, or act upon a particular matter.
El comitè d’ètica revisarà tots els procediments interns.
Understanding these terms will not only enhance your vocabulary but also ensure you’re well-prepared for any formal or business meeting you may attend in a Catalan-speaking setting. Familiarity with this vocabulary is an excellent step towards effective communication and professional success.
