Catalan Translation Notes

Catalan (ca_ES) Translation Notes

Core Terminology

Secret: secret - Works perfectly in professional contexts

Password vs Passphrase:

• Password: contrasenya - for user account login credentials
• Passphrase: frase de contrasenya - for protecting individual secrets

Burn: destruir (destroy/delete permanently)

Key Points

• Use Standard Catalan following Institut d’Estudis Catalans (IEC) norms
• Spelling: “xifrar” (with x), not “cifrar” for encryption terms
• Punt volat (·) in geminated l: intel·ligent, col·laborar, cancel·lar, excel·lent
• Gender agreement: masculine, feminine, neuter
• Informal second person (tu) for friendly tone

Translation Guidelines

Consistency

• Use the same translation for a term throughout the application
• Maintain standardized terminology from the glossary
• Key distinctions to preserve:
  • contrasenya for account passwords
  • frase de contrasenya for secret protection
  • secret as the core concept

Context Awareness

• Consider how the term is used in the application
• Account for surrounding UI elements and user flow
• Ensure translations make sense in their specific context

Technical Accuracy

• Security-related terms must be translated accurately
• Prioritize precision over localization for technical terminology
• Use established Catalan technical vocabulary

Voice and Tone

• Use informal second person (tu) for friendly tone
• Maintain professional but approachable language
• Ensure consistency in formality level across all interfaces

Catalan Language Specifics

Punt Volat (·)

• Essential in geminated l combinations: excel·lent, intel·ligent, cancel·lar
• Must be included for proper Catalan orthography
• Never omit or replace with simple l

Apostrophes

• Common in Catalan: d’un, l’usuari, s’ha
• Use appropriately with articles and pronouns

Gender Agreement

• Ensure proper gender agreement (masculine, feminine, neuter)
• Use correct definite and indefinite articles: el secret, la frase, un enllaç, una opció

Common Translation Patterns

User Instructions

Use imperative or infinitive forms for instructions and actions

Status Descriptions

Use passive voice or past participles appropriately

Help Text and Descriptions

Use declarative sentences with informal second person (tu)

Error Messages

Use clear, direct language with friendly tone

Special Considerations

The Term “Secret”

• Fundamental to the application - translate consistently as secret
• Works perfectly in professional contexts in Catalan
• Emphasizes the confidential nature of the shared item

Password vs. Passphrase

Critical distinction that must be maintained throughout the application:

• contrasenya - for user account login credentials
• frase de contrasenya - for protecting individual secrets

The Term “Burn”

• Translated as destruir (destroy/delete permanently)
• More natural in digital Catalan context
• Clearly conveys permanent deletion concept

Encryption Terminology

• Always use “xifrar” (with x), not “cifrar”
• This is the standard form in Catalan orthography
• Examples: xifrar, xifrat, xifratge

UI Element Conventions

• Follow platform conventions for Catalan interfaces
• Use standard Catalan terminology for common UI elements
• Maintain consistency with other Catalan applications

Technical Security Terms

• Prioritize accuracy over casual localization
• Use established Catalan technical vocabulary
• Examples:
  • xifrar (to encrypt)
  • xifrat (encrypted)
  • verificació (verification)
  • autenticació (authentication)