Spanish for Travel – Learn Essential Spanish Vocabulary and Short Phrases for Your Next Trip
This post includes:
- Spanish travel phrases cheat sheet as PDF download
- Audio to correct your pronunciation
- Exercises to practice, 3 infographics, 2 podcast episodes, and an explanation video
- A recommendation for the best travel apps to make the most of your trip to Spain
Table of Contents
- Means of transportation
2.1 At the airport
2.2 Baggage related phrases
2.3 Buying tickets
2.4 At the train or the bus station - At the car rental
3.1 Types of cars
3.2 Prices
3.3 Car information
3.4 Returning the car and emergency situations
3.5 Useful verbs - At the restaurant
- At the hotel
- Basic Spanish directions
6.1 Asking for directions
6.2 Receiving directions - Essential phrases in Spanish for emergencies
- The most commonly used verbs
- Best apps for traveling in Spain
- Conclusion
Introduction
Looking to spice up your Spanish skills? From must-know verbs for your travels to nifty phrases that’ll make locals swoon, we’ve got you covered.
With our helpful Spanish phrases and words, you’ll be like a linguistic chameleon, seamlessly blending in wherever you go. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant streets of Mexico, basking in the Spanish sun, or even just soaking up the lively atmosphere of Miami, these phrases will be your secret weapon.
Here’s the secret sauce: ¡practice makes perfecto! Use these words and phrases until they flow effortlessly from your tongue until ordering tapas feels as natural as breathing.
Let’s dive into our blog and unlock the language of adventure! ¡Vamos!
Essential Spanish Conversational Phrases
A big part of traveling abroad is meeting new people. It doesn’t matter where you meet them, it only matters what you say to them. To have a broader picture check out our blog post about Greetings, Common Phrases and Most Common Questions in Spanish. The blog post was prepared for you by our experienced Spanish teachers.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-blogpost-travel-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hola, ¿qué tal? – Hello, how are you?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-blogpost-travel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy bien, gracias. – I’m fine, thank you.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-blog-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]No estoy muy bien. / No estoy bien. – I’m not too well. / I’m not well.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spanish-travel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Buenos días. Buenas tardes. Buenas noches. – Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening./Good night.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Adiós. Buenas noches. – Goodbye. Good night.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Puedes hablar más despacio? No entiendo. – Can you speak slower? I don’t understand.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Hasta mañana. / Hasta luego. / Hasta pronto. – See you tomorrow. / See you later. / See you soon.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disculpa-perdona.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Disculpa/Perdona. Por favor. Gracias. De nada. – Excuse me. Please. Thank you. You’re welcome.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-11.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Sí, por favor. No, gracias. – Yes, please. No, thanks.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Como-te-llamas_-Me-llamo.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo _____ – What’s your name? My name is _____
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Donde-vives_-Vivo-en-____.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Dónde vives? Vivo en ____. – Where do you live? I live in ______.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-ttravel-14.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Encantado de conocerte. ¿De dónde eres? – Nice to meet you. Where are you from?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-15.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Soy de _______. – I’m from _________.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Cual-es-tu-profesion_-Soy-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuál es tu profesión? Soy ______. – What’s your job? I’m a(n) _______.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-17.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? Mi número de teléfono es _____ Llámame. Este es mi número de teléfono. – What’s your phone number? My phone number is… Call me. This is my phone number.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/correo-electronico.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuál es tu dirección de correo electrónico? Mi dirección de correo electrónico es_____. Envíame un correo electrónico. Esta es mi dirección de correo electrónico. – What’s your email address? My email address is… Email me. Here’s my email address.
The first step of traveling is planning. It can be fun but also quite stressful. It’s up to you to decide. In our podcast we talk about planning vacations in Spanish. You can listen to it on different platforms!
Planning Vacations in Spanish: Listen to Our Podcast!
Means of Transportation
First, we need to get started with the transport vocabulary. Have a look at the infographic you’ll find bellow.
At the Airport
If you are taking your first flight to Spain, you should be prepared for all the different dialects and accents you will hear and see on your trip. To smooth your experience, we provide you with a list of common words and phrases used at the airport in Spanish.
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
el avión |
airplane |
|
la terminal |
terminal |
|
el equipaje (de mano) |
(hand) luggage |
|
la tarjeta de embarque |
boarding pass |
|
las salidas |
departures |
|
las llegadas |
arrivals |
|
el horario |
timetable |
|
el vuelo |
flight |
|
cancelado |
cancelled |
|
con retraso/retrasado |
delayed |
|
el control de seguridad |
security check |
|
el visado |
visa |
|
la puerta de embarque |
boarding gate |
|
la conexión |
connection |
|
facturar |
to check in |
|
embarcar/subir a bordo |
to board |
|
despegar |
to take off |
|
aterrizar |
to land |
|
la compañía aérea |
airline |
|
el mostrador de facturación |
check-in counter |
|
la recogida de equipaje |
baggage claim |
|
el servicio al cliente |
customer services |
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el mostrador de facturación? – Where is the check-in counter?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el control de seguridad? – Where is the security checkpoint?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el autobús de enlace que lleva al hotel? – Where is the hotel shuttle bus?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la aduana? – Where are the customs?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? – Where is the bus stop?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la terminal? – Where is the terminal?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Travel-for-spanish-blog.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el baño/servicio/aseo? – Where is the toilet?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿A-que-hora-sale-el-avion_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora sale el avión? – What time does the plane leave?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora llega el vuelo? – What time does the flight arrive?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el número de vuelo? – What is the flight number?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-11.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el teléfono de la compañía aérea? – What is the airline’s phone number?
Baggage Related Phrases
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-baggage-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] No, solo llevo equipaje de mano. – No, I only have hand-luggage.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-baggage-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Sí, por favor. Tengo dos maletas para facturar. – Yes, please. I have two bags to check-in.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-baggage-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Lleva líquidos en su bolso? – Do you have any liquids in your bag?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-baggage-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo recoger mis maletas? – Where can I pick up my baggage?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-baggage-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Mis maletas se han perdido. – My suitcases are lost.
Buying Tickets
Here you have some essential phrases and vocabulary to buy tickets in Spanish. We know how stressful is to purchase tickets for buses, trains, airplanes or any event that you want to attend. But don’t panic! We are here to make your life easier.
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
el billete |
ticket |
|
el billete de ida |
one-way ticket |
|
el billete de ida y vuelta |
round-trip ticket |
|
primera clase |
first class |
|
clase turista |
economy class |
|
descuentos para niños / estudiantes / pensionistas |
discount for children / students / pensioners |
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Hablas-ingles_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] (Quería) un billete a Barcelona. – I want a ticket to Barcelona.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Un billete de ida a Santiago, por favor. – One way ticket to Santiago, please.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? – How much does the ticket cost?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo sale el avión/autobús/tren? – When does the plane/bus/train leave?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo llega el avión/autobús/tren? – When does the plane/bus/train arrive?
At the Train or the Bus Station
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
la parada |
bus (or train) stop |
|
el andén |
platform |
|
la zona de espera |
waiting area |
|
el vagón |
(train) coach, carriage, car |
|
el pasajero |
passenger |
|
el horario |
timetable |
|
lleno |
crowded/full |
|
vacío |
empty |
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? – How much does the ticket cost?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]Un billete de ida a Valencia, por favor. – One way ticket to Valencia, please.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿A qué hora sale el tren para ___? – What time does the train to … leave?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Dónde está la parada del autobús número 11? – Where is the stop for bus number 11?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuándo llega el tren de ____? – When does the train from … arrive?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuál es la próxima parada? – What is the next stop?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuántas paradas más hay hasta ____? – How many more stops until…?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”]¿Cuánto dura el viaje? – How long is the journey?
While traveling in Spanish-speaking countries it’s necessary to know the numbers and dates. Even if you know how to ask “How much does it cost?” – it doesn’t mean that you will understand the answer (yes, I’ve been there).
For this reason, we have created a complete post for Numbers in Spanish. If you have difficulties with long numbers or find yourself frustrated with 5, 15, 50, and 500, then you should definitely check it out.
At the Car Rental
- Client: Buenos días. Quiero alquilar un coche. - Good afternoon. I would like to rent a car.
- Renter: Hola. ¿Tiene una reserva? - Do you have a reservation?
- Client: Sí/no tengo una reserva. - Yes, I have/No, I don’t have a reservation
- Renter: ¿Para cuántos días / cuántas semanas? - For how many days/weeks?
- Client: Para ____ días/semanas. - For____days/weeks.
Did you know that the word ‘car’ in Spanish can be said in many different ways depending on the country you’re in? Here you have a few examples.
| Word | Country |
|---|---|
|
coche |
Spain and Mexico |
|
automóvil |
general Spanish (more formal) |
|
auto |
Argentina, Uruguay and Chile |
|
carro |
Venezuela, Colombia, Perú, etc. |
Types of Cars:
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
todo terreno |
crossover |
|
descapotable |
convertible |
|
compacto |
compact |
|
caravana |
caravan |
|
ecológico |
eco-friendly |
|
ejecutivo |
executive |
|
furgoneta |
van |
|
de lujo |
luxury |
|
monovolumen |
minivan |
|
deportivo |
sports car |
|
manual |
manual transmission |
|
automático |
automatic transmission |
Prices:
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta al día/a la semana? – How much does it cost per day/week?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta el seguro? ¿Está incluido? – How much is the insurance? Is it included?
Car Information:
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y” ¿El coche es manual o automático? – Is the car manual or automatic?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿El-coche-tiene-aire-acondicionado_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿El coche tiene aire acondicionado? – Does the car have air conditioning?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la rueda de repuesto? – Where is the spare tire?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Qué tipo de gasolina utiliza? – What kind of fuel does it take?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Cuantos-litros-por-kilometro-consume-este-coche_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuántos litros por kilómetro consume este coche? – How many miles/kilometers does this car get to the gallon/liter.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿El-precio-incluye-el-seguro-y-el-kilometraje_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿El precio incluye el seguro y el kilometraje? – Does that price include insurance and mileage?
Returning the Car and Emergency Situations:
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/devolver-el-coche.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde y cuándo tengo que devolver el coche? – Where and when do I have to return the car.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/devolver-el-coche-con-el-deposito-lleno.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Tengo que devolver el coche con el depósito lleno? – Do I have to return the car with a full gas tank?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/llamar-en-caso-de-accidente-o-averia.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué número tengo que llamar en caso de accidente o avería? – Is there anyone I can call in case of accident or breakdown
Useful Verbs:
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
alquilar un coche |
to rent a car |
|
recoger el coche |
to pick up the car |
|
entregar/devolver el coche |
to return the car |
|
rellenar el formulario |
to fill out the form |
|
firmar |
to sign |
|
asegurar el coche |
to get the car insured |
At the restaurant
Do you know how to order in a restaurant in Spanish? What would you say if the waiter only spoke Spanish? Or if he did not understand your language or was rude? Usually the waiters (camareros) don’t speak English or they don’t speak the language very well. So, we advise you to take a closer look at the Basic Spanish Vocabulary for Restaurants. There you will find basic and important vocabulary.
At the hotel
If you want to book your accommodation the old fashioned way, with a phone conversation, you can use these phrases. Keep in mind that you can write down all your requests in the reservation form on the hotel’s website.
Here you will find useful phrases for booking a room in Spanish.
| Hola, quería reservar una habitación… 🇪🇸 | Hello, I’d like to reserve a room… 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
… para la próxima semana |
… for next week |
|
… para dos personas |
… for 2 people |
|
… para cuatro noches |
… for 4 nights |
|
… de lunes a jueves |
… from Monday to Thursday |
|
… del 4 de enero al 8 de enero |
… from January 4th to January 8th |
|
¿Cuánto cuesta por noche? |
How much does it cost per night? |
|
¿Está incluido el desayuno en el precio? |
Is breakfast included in the price? |
|
Vamos a llegar a las tres de la tarde. |
We’ll arrive at 3 pm. |
The phrases you might use while checking-in:
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hola, tengo una habitación reservada. – Hi, I have a reserved room.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me gustaría hacer el check-in. – I’d like to do the check-in.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Está lista la habitación? – Is the room ready?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo dejar mis maletas? – Where can I leave my luggage?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo aparcar el coche? – Where can I park my car?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-6-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿En qué planta/piso está la habitación? – On which floor is the room?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora es el desayuno? – What time is breakfast?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el horario de la piscina? – What are the swimming pool hours?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Quiero-pagar-la-habitacion.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Quiero pagar la habitación. – I’d like to do the payment for the room.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? – Can I pay by card?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/spanish-efectivo.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo? – Can I pay in cash?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-12.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puede llamar un taxi, por favor? – Can you please call me a taxi?
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
la habitación |
room |
|
la reserva |
reservation |
|
con cama individual |
with single bed |
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con cama de matrimonio |
with double bed |
|
con balcón |
with a balcony |
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con vista al mar |
with sea view |
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con piscina |
with a swimming pool |
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con aire acondicionado |
with air conditioning |
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con baño privado / compartido |
with a private/shared bathroom |
|
media pensión |
half-board |
|
pensión completa |
full-board |
|
todo incluido |
all included |
|
la hora de llegada |
time of arrival |
|
la llave de la habitación |
room key |
|
el número de habitación |
room number |
|
la factura |
invoice |
|
el reembolso |
refund |
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el servicio de despertador |
wake-up call |
|
no molestar |
do not disturb |
|
el mostrador de facturación |
check-in counter |
|
recogida de equipaje |
baggage claim |
|
servicio de atención al cliente |
customer services |
For booking a hotel room, describing a place or an object in Spanish, we created a podcast episode that you can listen to and enhance your vocabulary and grammar skills.
On Vacation in Spain: Listen to Our Podcast!
Basic Spanish Directions
This section will help you navigate through the streets of Mexico City, Barcelona or a little village of Peru.
Asking for directions:
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disculpa_Perdona-¿la-plaza-Mayor_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Disculpa/Perdona, ¿la plaza Mayor?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Busco-la-estacion-de-metro-mas-cercana.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Busco la estación de metro más cercana. – I’m looking for the closest metro station.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-3-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy buscando un cajero automático. – I’m looking for an ATM.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-4-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el Museo de Arte Moderno? – Where is the Museum of Modern Art?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-5-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hay un hospital cerca de aquí/por aquí cerca? – Is there a hospital around here?
Receiving directions:
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
recto |
straight |
|
sigue recto |
go straight on |
|
derecha |
right |
|
izquierda |
left |
|
enfrente |
opposite |
|
delante |
in front of |
|
detrás |
behind |
|
en la esquina |
at the corner |
|
cerca |
close |
|
al lado de |
next to |
|
en |
at |
|
desde |
from |
|
hasta |
until |
|
camina |
walk |
|
sigue |
continue |
|
gira a la derecha / izquierda |
turn right/left |
|
sube |
go up |
|
baja |
go down |
|
sal |
go out |
|
entra |
enter |
|
pasa |
pass by |
|
cruza |
cross |
Remember! If you don’t understand something, ask the person to repeat: ¿Cómo? (How?). Usually Spanish people speak fast so you might need to slow them down a bit – just say: ¡Despacio, por favor! Slowly, please!
Essential Phrases in Spanish for Emergencies
Hopefully, you won’t need this part of our blog post, but it’s important that you know some basic phrases in case you need help!
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Necesito ayuda. – I need help.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy perdido. – I’m lost.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Llama-a-la-policia-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Llama a la policía! – Call the police!
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Llama-a-una-ambulancia.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Llama a una ambulancia! – Call an ambulance!
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Ten cuidado! – Be careful!
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Ha habido un accidente. – There’s been an accident.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Por-favor-rapido.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Por favor, rápido! – Please hurry!
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Estás bien? – Are you OK?
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me han robado. – I’ve been robbed.
[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-11-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me han atacado. – I’ve been attacked.
The Most Commonly Used Verbs
In this part you can refresh or learn new Spanish verbs for traveling.
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | English 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|
|
reservar |
to make a reservation |
|
llegar |
to arrive |
|
salir |
to depart |
|
registrarse / dejar la habitación |
to do a check-in/out |
|
pagar |
to pay |
|
no molestar |
do not disturb |
|
coger |
to catch |
|
validar / picar |
to validate |
|
comprar |
to buy |
|
embarcar / subir a bordo |
to board |
|
despegar |
to take off |
|
aterrizar |
to land |
Best Apps for Traveling in Spain
1. Maps.me – a perfect alternative to any online maps. Before going to your destination, download an offline map and you will never get lost. You can also search for restaurants, supermarkets, and cultural landmarks without being connected to the internet.
2. Cabify – it’s like Uber but a Spanish version.
3. Triposo – a different kind of a TripAdvisor. It’s more user friendly and it has a lot of information about any destination. Create bucket lists and add favorite places. You can also find mini-guides gathered by the community.
4. Spanish Dict – although Google Translate is an excellent tool, we suggest this app for traveling through Spanish-speaking countries.
5. El Tenedor (The Fork) – the app has information about over 30,000 restaurants in Spain. You can discover what is around your location, choose the preferred cuisine and book a table. You can see the full menu in an app, which is handy. The app also offers discounts and some great deals.
6. Idealista – website and app for finding accommodation for longer periods. It offers apartments and houses to rent or buy.
7. Wallapop – similar to eBay, but in Spain. You can sell or buy stuff through the website or the app.
Conclusion
We hope this blog post answered many of your questions. Now, you’re ready for your adventure in Spain or South America. If you’re interested in more educational blog posts, visit our Learner’s Blog or check the FREE options to learn Spanish.
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