The official language in Asturias is Spanish or Castilian. Part of the population uses Asturian or Bable, although it does not have an official character.
The official language throughout the Principality of Asturias is Spanish or Castilian. In all public places you will find information in this language and the entire population knows it and speaks it. The Asturian language, although it is quite widespread, is not official, so you will always find it with Spanish as a backup. So that you do not get lost with some of the most typical words that you will hear in Gijón, we leave you their translation.
Typical Asturian expressions
- actuate: save the site.
- Asgaya: much, abundant.
- caleya: country road with poor access.
- carbayon: oak, a hundred-year-old tree that was located in Oviedo and gives its nickname to the Oventenses.
- winch: bar or cider house.
- gourd: Young guy.
- entamar: begin.
- scarabicar: stir.
- to be family: to be very hungry.
- spike: meeting to eat in a cider press, usually standing up and having cider.
- fame: hunger.
- Fatu: insult.
- fartuco: full of food.
- hang up: rest, wander
- folixa: party.
- foriatu: people from outside Asturias.
- stain: hurting.
- orbayu: very light rain.
- pigazú: short nap.
- Lend: like, enjoy
- puxa: live.
Documentation
Discover all the necessary documentation to travel to Asturias. Passport, visas, authorizations...
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Map
With our interactive map you will have a global vision of all of Gijón. Do not miss any of its corners.
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Language
In Asturias the official language is Spanish. Although the use of Asturian is very common in some areas.
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Prices
Gijón, like the rest of Asturias, offers moderate prices. We teach you how to find them and control your expenses.
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Time
Being a coastal city, Gijón is characterized by mild temperatures, although the orbayo usually appears when you least expect it.
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Parties
If something characterizes Asturias it is the fiestas. Both in summer and winter you will find several festivities that you cannot miss.
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