Whether you’re strolling through the bustling markets of Barcelona or exploring the boutique shops in Girona, knowing the key retail and shopping phrases in Catalan can deeply enhance your experience. Here we will delve into some essential vocabulary and phrases that will help you communicate effectively while shopping in Catalonia.

Bona tarda, puc ajudar-lo?
(English: Good afternoon, can I help you?)
This is a common greeting from store staff offering assistance.
Bona tarda, voldria una samarreta negra, si us plau.

Quant costa això?
(English: How much does this cost?)
Used when you want to ask the price of an item.
M’agrada aquesta bossa, quant costa això?

Estic només mirant, gràcies.
(English: I’m just looking, thank you.)
Use this phrase when you are browsing without the intention to buy immediately.
Estic només mirant, gràcies. Si necessito ajuda, et trucaré.

Puc provar-me això, si us plau?
(English: Can I try this on, please?)
Say this if you would like to try on a piece of clothing.
M’encanta aquest vestit. Puc provar-me això, si us plau?

On és el provador?
(English: Where is the fitting room?)
Ask this question to find out where you can try on clothes.
Aquestes pantalons semblen perfectes. On és el provador?

Aquesta peça té descompte?
(English: Is this item discounted?)
Use this question to ask if an item is on sale.
He vist que hi ha rebaixes. Aquesta peça té descompte?

Puc pagar amb targeta?
(English: Can I pay by card?)
This question is useful when you want to know if card payment is accepted.
Volia comprar diversos articles. Puc pagar amb targeta?

Em podria donar el rebut, si us plau?
(English: Could you give me the receipt, please?)
Ask for the receipt to ensure you have proof of purchase.
Vull conservar el rebut per a la garantia. Em podria donar el rebut, si us plau?

Voldria retornar això.
(English: I would like to return this.)
Use this phrase if you need to return an item you have purchased.
No m’estic bé amb aquesta camisa. Voldria retornar això.

Aquest producte té garantia?
(English: Does this product come with a warranty?)
Inquire about the warranty for items like electronics or appliances.
Aquest telèfon mòbil és car. Aquest producte té garantia?

Podria obtenir un descompte?
(English: Could I get a discount?)
You might ask this when trying to negotiate the price on an item.
Si compro dues d’aquestes, podria obtenir un descompte?

Accepten devolucions?
(English: Do you accept returns?)
It’s always good to ask about a store’s return policy before making a purchase.
Abans de comprar-ho, m’agradaria saber si accepten devolucions.

Voldria fer un canvi, si us plau.
(English: I would like to make an exchange, please.)
If you want to exchange something you’ve bought for another size or color, use this phrase.
Aquest color no m’acaba de convenir. Voldria fer un canvi, si us plau.

Understanding these phrases not only allows you to shop more confidently but also provides a way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Happy shopping, or as they say in Catalan, feliç compra!