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How to join a gym in Catalan

At the desk say “Voldria apuntar-me al gimnàs”. Ask “Em pot ensenyar les instal·lacions?”, “Hi ha quota d'inscripció?” and “He de signar un contracte?”. Before you sign, ask “Com em dono de baixa?”. To cancel later: “Voldria donar-me de baixa a partir del mes que ve” and “Em podria enviar la confirmació per escrit?”.

Try it · about two minutes

You visit a gym to ask about fees, a trial session and classes, and later find out how to cancel.

Sound on: the gym receptionist speaks Catalan. You choose what to say back, and Frasa tells you why it works.

The conversation

  1. You walk up to the front desk of a gym near your flat.

    You

    Voldria apuntar-me al gimnàs.

    I’d like to join the gym.

  2. Gym receptionist

    Vol fer primer una classe de prova?

    Would you like to try a class first?

    You

    Sí, si us plau.

    Yes, please.

  3. Gym receptionist

    La propera sessió és a les vuit.

    The next session is at eight.

    You

    Cal portar tovallola?

    Do I need to bring a towel?

  4. Gym receptionist

    Ompli aquest formulari, si us plau.

    Please fill in this form.

    You

    He de signar un contracte?

    Do I have to sign a contract?

  5. Gym receptionist

    Qui és el següent?

    Who’s next?

    You

    Voldria donar-me de baixa, si us plau.

    I’d like to cancel, please.

  6. Gym receptionist

    Em diu el seu nom, si us plau?

    Can I have your name, please?

    You

    Li lletrejo el meu nom.

    Let me spell my name for you.

Key phrases

  • Voldria apuntar-me al gimnàs.

    I’d like to join the gym.

  • Em pot ensenyar les instal·lacions?

    Could you show me around?

  • Quant val la quota mensual?

    How much is the monthly fee?

  • Hi ha quota d'inscripció?

    Is there a joining fee?

  • He de signar un contracte?

    Do I have to sign a contract?

  • Quines classes van bé per a principiants?

    Which classes suit beginners?

  • Com em dono de baixa?

    How do I cancel my membership?

  • Puc congelar l'abonament?

    Can I freeze my membership?

  • Voldria donar-me de baixa a partir del mes que ve.

    I’d like to cancel from next month.

  • Em podria enviar la confirmació per escrit?

    Could you send me written confirmation?

Good to know in Catalonia

Joining a gym

  1. 1

    Ask to see the gym, and try a class if they offer one.

  2. 2

    Fill in a form. The monthly fee usually goes out by direct debit.

  3. 3

    Before you sign, ask how cancelling works.

    How do I cancel my membership?

Cancelling

Gyms often ask you to cancel some days before the next payment, sometimes at the desk or in writing. Ask for confirmation so you have proof.

Amb quanta antelació ho he d'avisar?

How much notice do I need to give?

Vostè first, then follow their lead

At the desk

Vol fer primer una classe de prova?

Would you like to try a class first?

Casual

Vols fer primer una classe de prova?

Would you like to try a class first? (tu)

Vostè is a safe start at the front desk. Many gyms are more casual and use tu with members; if staff do, you can too.

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