MENORCA
Language
Language
Popular destinations SPAIN
| Andalusia | Catalonia | Costa blanca |
| Costa brava | Costa del sol | El hierro |
| Formentera | Fuerteventura | Gran canaria |
| Ibiza | La gomera | La palma |
| Lanzarote | Mallorca | Menorca |
| Tenerife |
Language
Menorca has two official languages: Spanish or "Castellano" and Catalan. In addition, about 80% of the population speaks a variant of Catalan, Menorquín. This language still contains many Arabic and also some French elements.
Spanish dialects, MenorcaPhoto: Stephen Shaw at the English Wikipedia CC 3.0 no changes made
Many places, institutions and geographic names are indicated in both Spanish and Catalan / Menorquin:
| Catalan/Menorquin | Spanish |
| Maó | Mahón |
| Ciutadella | Ciudadela |
| Sant Climent | San Clemente |
| Carrer (street) | calle |
| Plaça (square) | plaza |
| Avinguda (avenue) | avenida |
| Tornescru (screwdriver) | destornillador |
| Beggar (beggar) | mendigo |
| Bifi (meat) | carne |
| De res (welcome) | de nada |
| Bon dia (good morning) | buenos dias |
| Em dic (imy name is…) | me llamo |
| Clau (key) | llave |
| A reveure (see you soon) | hasta pronto |
Sources
Kelly, T. / Menorca
Kosmos-Z&K
Klöcker, H. / Menorca
Deltas
Mallorca & Ibiza, Menorca & Formentera
APA Publications
Montserrat, J. / Reiseführer Menorca : ein Streifzug durch die Insel
Triangle Postals
CIA - World Factbook
BBC - Country Profiles
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