Question 1

Does Captio AI handle fast spoken Catalan with contractions and elisions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI is trained on real conversational Catalan, not just formal written speech. It handles the vowel reduction, elisions, and contraction patterns of everyday spoken Catalan accurately.

Question 2

Does it handle Valencian — different enough from Central Catalan to matter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI supports Valencian, which has distinct vowel qualities and vocabulary from Central Catalan. Valencian speakers in Valencia and Alicante are captioned accurately.

Question 3

Does it handle Mallorcan and Menorcan Catalan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mallorcan and Menorcan Catalan, which preserve archaic vowel distinctions and have distinct rhythms, are handled accurately by Captio AI.

Question 4

Does it handle Catalan–Spanish code-switching in the same conversation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Barcelona and most Catalan cities, conversations often shift between Catalan and Spanish mid-sentence. Captio AI handles this without any manual switching.

Question 5

Does it work in noisy markets and outdoor settings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Typical background noise in a mercat or terrassa is handled well. Hold the phone toward whoever you are talking to for best accuracy.

Question 6

What about older speakers who use a village dialect — different from standard Barcelona Catalan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Regional Catalan varieties including those of Lleida, the Pyrenees, and the Valencian interior are supported by Captio AI.

Question 7

Does it work in Andorra — where Catalan is the official language?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI captions Andorran Catalan the same way it handles Catalan spoken anywhere else.

Question 8

What about Catalan spoken by people whose first language is Spanish — with a Spanish accent?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Catalan spoken with Spanish phonological influence is handled accurately, including in cities where many speakers are heritage Catalan users or L2 speakers.

Question 9

Does Captio AI work in noisy environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI is built for real-world noise, not just quiet rooms. It handles moderate background noise well — restaurants, streets, busy offices. Very loud environments (concerts, heavy machinery) may reduce accuracy, but for typical everyday settings the captions stay accurate.

Question 10

Can I use Captio AI for conversations with strangers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Place your phone between yourself and the other person. They speak normally; you read the captions. Most people understand immediately and adapt naturally without any awkwardness.

Question 11

Does it work for fast speakers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI handles natural conversational speed, including fast speakers. It is designed for real-world speech, not slow dictation — so it keeps up with the way people actually talk.

Question 12

What if someone switches language mid-conversation?

Accepted Answer

Switch to Live Translator mode. Live Translator detects the spoken language and translates into your chosen language in real time — so mid-conversation language switches are handled automatically without any manual adjustment.

Question 13

How should I hold or position my phone?

Accepted Answer

Point the microphone toward whoever is speaking. In a face-to-face conversation, place the phone flat on the table between you with the microphone facing the other person. In a group setting, place it in the centre of the group. You do not need to hold it — a flat surface works well.

Question 14

Does it work for counter conversations — pharmacies, post offices, shops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hold or place the phone near the counter, pointed toward the staff member. They speak at their normal pace; you read the captions. You do not need to explain anything to them or ask them to slow down.

Question 15

Is the audio from my conversations stored anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Captio AI processes audio in real time and discards it immediately. Nothing is stored on servers, nothing is shared, and nothing is used for any purpose beyond generating captions in the moment.

Question 16

Does it work when people are speaking quietly?

Accepted Answer

Quiet speech is captured as long as the phone is close enough to the speaker — within a metre typically works well. Very low whispers at distance may reduce accuracy, but normal quiet speech in a one-to-one conversation is handled accurately.

Question 17

Can I use Captio AI for informal work moments — hallway chats, quick questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. These spontaneous conversations are exactly what Captio AI is designed for. Open the app and point it toward whoever is speaking. There is no setup required between conversations.

Question 18

Does Captio AI need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI requires an active internet connection — Wi-Fi or mobile data — to process speech. For outdoor conversations, a mobile data connection keeps it working wherever you are.

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