It’s travel time! There’s no better way to get away from the stress of day to day living than to travel to a new and exciting destination.
Traveling to a Spanish speaking destination can be an eye-opening and fun experience. The best way to make sure you get the most out of a cultural it’s important to have some basic language skills so you’re able to communicate with the locals and find all the secrets spots to visit and see.
Even if you only know how to say “Hola amigos” or “Por favor” we’ve put together some basic Spanish words & phrases so you don’t get stuck with nothing to say in your travels!
From greetings to asking for directions, you can communicate, develop your social skills and enjoy the whole experience without having any misunderstandings or going through hard times while taking into consideration that manners are always important in any situation.
First of all, manners are VERY important no matter where you go in the world. You’ll soon realize that everyone shares the same basic needs and cares. Being polite is the best way to ensure you have the best trip ever!
With that said, the first two phrases you must remember are “por favor” (“please”) and “gracias” (“thank you”); while they may look simple, they are very important and will open many doors for you so don’t forget to say them!
Here are some key Spanish question words you need to know:
Probably the most useful phrases you will need are in a restaurant. Ask for anything by using “quiero” (kee ayr oh) or “quisiera” (kee see ayr oh) – “I want” or “I would like.” And remember to say “por favor” and “gracias”!
The previous phrases are used to introduce yourself and communicate clearly to avoid any misunderstanding when you meet new people.
If you need help to get to a place, these phrases are very useful because being able to figure out where you’re going is pretty important I’d say! So having the answers to these questions can really help you get out of trouble.
These phrases are used when you want to buy an item or a souvenir in a store any for that matter, anything!
These last phrases are used for more specific situations as if you are in a restaurant or a or bar.
*If you are a woman, you must say “encantada” instead of “encantado”, like the other words where you see an “o” you must change it for an “a”.
In addition, if you are talking with a senior person or someone you must show respect to, you only have to change the word “tú” for “usted”, independently of the gender.
Similarly, Spanish-speakers are very open with foreigners and make them feel welcome. This why you always be open to trying new food, drinks or experiences that you might find strange or unpleasant; even in those moments when you are not used to those kinds of signs of appreciation.
Of course, while traveling you will meet people from all around the world who will want to share their culture and their personal experiences with you, because those an important part of their national character.
Did you like this article of useful Spanish phrases for travel? Don’t stop there, check out our article about The Complete List of Spanish Colors as well, because that will surely come in handy on your travels!
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