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Spanish Words & Phrases for Travelers to Know

¡Hola! Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country soon? You’re in for a treat, with vibrant culture, delicious food, and warm hospitality. However, knowing some basic Spanish words and phrases will make your experience even more enjoyable. Take note of these essential phrases to help make your trip smoother!

Basic Greetings and Politeness

  1. Hola (oh-lah) – Hello
  2. Buenos días (bweh-nohs dee-ahs) – Good morning
  3. Buenas tardes (bweh-nahs tar-des) – Good afternoon/evening
  4. Buenas noches (bweh-nahs noh-ches) – Good night
  5. Adiós (ah-dee-ohs) – Goodbye
  6. Por favor (pohr fah-vohr) – Please
  7. Gracias (grah-syas) – Thank you
  8. Muchas gracias (moo-chas grah-syas) – Thank you very much
  9. De nada (deh nah-dah) – You’re welcome
  10. Perdón (pehr-dohn) – Excuse me / Sorry

Essential Phrases for Navigation

  1. ¿Dónde está…? (dohn-deh ehs-tah) – Where is…?
    • Example: ¿Dónde está la estación de tren? (dohn-deh ehs-tah lah ehs-tah-syon deh tren) – Where is the train station?
  2. Estoy buscando… (ehs-toy boos-kahn-doh) – I am looking for…
    • Example: Estoy buscando un hotel. (ehs-toy boos-kahn-doh oon oh-tehl) – I am looking for a hotel.
  3. A la izquierda (ah lah ees-kyer-dah) – To the left
  4. A la derecha (ah lah deh-reh-chah) – To the right
  5. Todo recto (toh-doh rehk-toh) – Straight ahead
  6. Cerca de (sehr-kah deh) – Near
  7. Lejos de (leh-hos deh) – Far from

Dining and Ordering Food

  1. Quisiera… (kee-syeh-rah) – I would like…
    • Example: Quisiera un café. (kee-syeh-rah oon kah-feh) – I would like a coffee.
  2. La cuenta, por favor. (lah kwen-tah, pohr fah-vohr) – The bill, please.
  3. Un vaso de vino (oon vah-soh deh vee-noh) – A glass of wine
  4. Agua (ah-gwah) – Water
  5. Sin gluten (seen glooh-tehn) – Gluten-free
  6. Vegetariano / Vegetariana (veh-heh-tah-ree-ah-no / veh-heh-tah-ree-ah-nah) – Vegetarian (male/female)
  7. ¿Puede recomendar…? (pweh-deh reh-koh-mehn-dahr) – Can you recommend…?
    • Example: ¿Puede recomendar un plato local? (pweh-deh reh-koh-mehn-dahr oon plah-toh loh-kahl) – Can you recommend a local dish?

Shopping and Money

  1. ¿Cuánto cuesta? (kwahn-toh kwes-tah) – How much does it cost?
  2. Es muy caro. (ehs moo-ee kah-roh) – It’s very expensive.
  3. ¿Tienen…? (tyeh-nehn) – Do you have…?
    • Example: ¿Tienen tarjetas de crédito? (tyeh-nehn tahr-heh-tahs deh kreh-dee-toh) – Do you take credit cards?
  4. Quisiera comprar… (kee-syeh-rah kohm-prahr) – I would like to buy…
    • Example: Quisiera comprar este recuerdo. (kee-syeh-rah kohm-prahr ehs-teh reh-koo-eh-droh) – I would like to buy this souvenir.
  5. Un recibo, por favor. (oon reh-see-boh, pohr fah-vohr) – A receipt, please.

Emergencies and Help

  1. ¡Ayuda! (ah-yoo-dah) – Help!
  2. Necesito ayuda. (neh-seh-see-toh ah-yoo-dah) – I need help.
  3. ¡Llame a la policía! (yah-meh ah lah poh-lee-see-ah) – Call the police!
  4. ¿Dónde está el hospital? (dohn-deh ehs-tah ehl ohs-pee-tal) – Where is the hospital?
  5. Estoy perdido/a. (ehs-toy pehr-dee-doh/dah) – I am lost (male/female).

Conversational Phrases

  1. ¿Habla inglés? (ah-blah een-glehs) – Do you speak English?
  2. No hablo bien español. (noh ah-bloh byen ehs-pah-nyol) – I don’t speak Spanish well.
  3. ¿Puede repetir? (pweh-deh reh-peh-teer) – Can you repeat that?
  4. ¿Cómo se llama? (koh-moh seh yah-mah) – What’s your name?
  5. Me llamo… (meh yah-moh) – My name is…
  6. Encantado/a. (ehn-kahn-tah-doh/dah) – Nice to meet you (male/female).

In Conclusion

While learning a few phrases won’t make you fluent, it will definitely enhance your experience and help you feel more confident during your travels in Spanish-speaking countries. Locals often appreciate the effort and will be more willing to help if they see you trying to speak their language. ¡Buen viaje y disfruta de tu aventura! (Have a great trip and enjoy your adventure!)