Reception Guide

Hola – Bon dia – Bona tarda
Hello – Good morning – Good afternoon

Adéu – A reveure – Fins demà
Goodbye – See you – See you tomorrow

Matí – Migdia – Tarda
Morning – Midday – Afternoon

Avui – Demà – Demà passat – D'aquí a tres dies
Today – Tomorrow – The day after tomorrow – Three days from now

Dilluns – Dimarts – Dimecres – Dijous – Divendres – Dissabte – Diumenge
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday 
 
La setmana passada – Aquesta setmana – La setmana vinent
Last week – This week – Next week

El mes passat – Aquest mes – El mes vinent
Last month – This month – Next month

Si us plau – Gràcies – Moltes gràcies – De res
Please – Thanks – Thanks very much – You're welcome

Sí – D'acord – Em va bé
Yes – OK – It's convenient for me

No – No puc – No em va bé
No – I can't – It's not convenient for me

Ho sento. No ho entenc – M'ho pot repetir?
Sorry. I don't understand – Could you repeat that?

M'ho pot lletrejar?
Could you spell that out for me?

M'ho pot apuntar?
Could you write that down for me?

Més aviat – Més tard
Earlier – Later

A la dreta – A l'esquerra – Al fons
On the right – On the left – At the end

Habitatge – Pis – Casa – Apartament – Loft
Home – Apartment – House – Apartment – Loft apartment

Pis de lloguer – Pis de compra
Apartment to rent – Apartment to buy

Pis compartit – Lloguer d'habitacions
Shared apartment – Rental of rooms

Despatx – Local comercial – Botiga
Office – Business premises – Shop

Baixos
Ground floor

Entresòl
Mezzanine

Principal
First floor

Primera planta – Primer pis
First floor – Apartment 1

Segona planta – Segon pis...
Second floor – Apartment 2 (etc.)

Àtic – Sobreàtic
Penthouse – Rooftop apartment

Terrat
Rooftop terrace

Antena de televisió – Antena parabòlica
Television aerial – Satellite dish

Soterrani
Cellar

Traster
Storeroom

Celobert – Pati interior
Light well – Inner yard

Escala
Staircase

Replà de l'escala
Landing

Esglaó
Step

Barana
Handrail

Ascensor
Lift

Porteria
Entrance hall

El porter o la portera
Caretaker

El conserge o la conserge
Janitor

El porter automàtic
Entry phone

Bústia
Letterbox

Comptador d'aigua, d'electricitat, de gas
Water / electricity / gas meter

Instal·lació d'aigua, d'electricitat, de gas
Water / electricity / gas system

Clau general de pas
General stopcock (water) / General mains tap (gas)

ADVICE ON ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY AT HOME

If you are going to be away from home for several days, turn the water, gas and electricity off at the mains.

It is a good idea to ventilate your home for at least 30 minutes a day, to prevent unpleasant smells and dampness.

Check the sealing between the tiles in your kitchen and bathroom once a year to prevent dampness from affecting your walls.

Avoid blocking pipes. Do not dispose of solid waste down the drain. Similarly, do not pour paint, plaster or any other product that could solidify and block your pipes down the drain.

Gas vents are compulsory. Do not cover them up or place furniture or equipment in front of them.

If you smell gas, do not use switches, matches or lighters. Open a window and contact your gas company.

Gas cylinders must be kept in an upright position in a well ventilated place (balcony, utility room, etc.).

Your gas system must be inspected every 5 years. Ask the owner of your home when the last inspection was carried out.

Unplug electrical devices when you are not using them.

Do not overload sockets with lots of devices at the same time. Doing so might cause a short circuit or a fire.

Do not let children touch sockets, as they could electrocute themselves. You can use specially designed protective devices to keep children away from sockets.

If someone is electrocuted, do not touch them. Switch off the electricity at the mains immediately.

Never touch sockets if you are wet or have nothing on your feet.

Never position heaters next to curtains or inflammable materials.

Unplug your television aerial if there is a storm.

Do not smoke or use candles while you are in bed.

Do not leave pans unattended on a lit stove. If something catches fire while you are cooking, do not pour water over it. Switch off the gas and cover whatever is burning with a pan lid or a wet cloth.

IF THERE IS A FIRE:

Call the fire brigade straight away.

Never use lifts.

Close all doors behind you on your way out.

It is a good idea to cover yourself with a wet blanket .

If your apartment fills up with smoke, get down on the floor and crawl, as smoke will gather at the top of a room while oxygen will collect at the bottom.