Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Argentina, Florentino arrived in Catalonia three years ago. She is currently studying Marketing and Advertising while taking Catalan lessons at Vincles d'Òmnium Alt Urgell, driven by the belief that language is central to local identity.
“"Speaking Catalan is a sign of gratitude for the warm welcome we have received. Personally, I feel very grateful."
She highlights the challenge of language preservation in a multicultural environment. Florentino encourages native speakers to maintain Catalan when speaking with newcomers, as it accelerates their learning process and fosters a deeper sense of belonging.
