Accessibility

1. Aquest lloc és accessible per a cadires de rodes?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Use when checking if a venue is accessible for wheelchair users.

   Grammar Note

   "és accessible per a" means "is accessible for" — "per a" indicates the beneficiary.

2. Teniu ascensor?

   Do you have an elevator / lift?

   Usage

   Ask this in hotels or buildings when looking for an elevator.

   Grammar Note

   "Teniu" is the second-person plural ("you all have", vosaltres) — common when addressing a shop or staff as a whole. The polite singular is "Té" (vostè).

3. Necessito una habitació amb accessibilitat.

   I need a room with accessibility features.

   Usage

   Use at a hotel front desk to request an accessible room.

   Grammar Note

   "amb" means "with" in Catalan, equivalent to Spanish "con."

4. Hi ha una rampa o una entrada sense graons?

   Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

   Usage

   Ask this to find out if a building has a step-free entrance or ramp.

   Grammar Note

   "Hi ha" is the Catalan existential expression "there is/are," structurally similar to French "il y a."

5. On és el bany accessible?

   Where is the accessible restroom?

   Usage

   Use this to find an accessible restroom in a public space.

   Grammar Note

   "On és" is the basic question structure for asking "where is" something.

6. Tinc discapacitat visual — em podeu ajudar?

   I am visually impaired — can you help me?

   Usage

   Inform someone of your visual impairment and request assistance.

   Grammar Note

   "podeu" is the second-person plural of "poder" (can; vosaltres). The polite singular is "pot" (vostè). "em" is the direct object pronoun "me."

7. Teniu menús amb lletres grans?

   Do you have large-print menus?

   Usage

   Ask at a restaurant when you need a menu in larger text.

   Grammar Note

   "lletres grans" means "large letters." In Catalan, adjectives typically follow the noun.

8. Hi ha audioguies disponibles?

   Are there audio guides available?

   Usage

   Ask at museums or attractions whether audio guides are available.

   Grammar Note

   "Hi ha + noun + disponibles" is a handy structure for "Are there ... available?"

9. Porto audiòfon — podeu parlar clarament, si us plau?

   I use a hearing aid — please speak clearly.

   Usage

   Inform someone you use a hearing aid and need them to speak clearly.

   Grammar Note

   "si us plau" is the Catalan equivalent of "please." "per favor" is also common.

10. Puc entrar amb el meu gos guia?

    Can I bring my service/guide dog?

    Usage

    Ask for permission to enter a venue with a guide or service dog.

    Grammar Note

    "Puc + infinitive" is the Catalan structure for "Can I...?" — asking for permission or ability.

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