{"id":2374,"date":"2018-06-26T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touri.co\/blog\/?p=2374"},"modified":"2018-06-30T17:53:41","modified_gmt":"2018-06-30T21:53:41","slug":"40-useful-spanish-phrases-next-travel-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touri.co\/blog\/40-useful-spanish-phrases-next-travel-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Useful Spanish Phrases for Your Next Travel Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>40 Useful Spanish Phrases for Travel<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>It&#8217;s travel time! There&#8217;s no better way to get away from the stress of day to day living than to travel to a new and exciting destination.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s important to have some basic language skills so you&#8217;re able to communicate with the locals and find all the secrets spots to visit and see.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you only know how to say \u201cHola amigos\u201d or &#8220;Por favor&#8221; we&#8217;ve put together some basic Spanish words &amp; phrases so you don&#8217;t get stuck with nothing to say in your travels!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>LIST OF USEFUL SPANISH WORDS &amp; PHRASES FOR TRAVEL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, manners are VERY important no matter where you go in the world. You&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<p>With that said, the first two phrases you must remember are \u201cpor favor\u201d (\u201cplease\u201d) and \u201cgracias\u201d (\u201cthank you\u201d); while they may look simple, they are very important and will open many doors for you so don\u2019t forget to say them!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Introducing yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hello, I\u2019m (your name), nice to meet you. \u2013 <\/strong>Hola, yo soy (tu nombre), encantado de conocerte.<strong>*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s your name? \u2013<\/strong> \u00bfC\u00f3mo te llamas?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you speak English? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfT\u00fa hablas ingl\u00e9s?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you say that again? \u2013<\/strong> \u00bfPuedes decir eso de nuevo?<\/li>\n<li><strong>I don\u2019t want any problems. \u2013 <\/strong>No quiero problemas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I need to improve my Spanish skills. \u2013 <\/strong>Necesito mejorar mi espa\u00f1ol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I don\u2019t want any problems. \u2013 <\/strong>No quiero problemas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Key Spanish Phrases<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here are some key Spanish question words you need to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfQui\u00e9n?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>What?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfQu\u00e9?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Where?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfD\u00f3nde?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>When? &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><em>\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>When\/what time?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfA qu\u00e9 hora?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>How? &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><em>\u00bfC\u00f3mo?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>How much?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>How many?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfCu\u00e1ntos?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>How often?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfCada cu\u00e1nto?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>How long?<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00bfPor\u00a0<\/em><em>cu\u00e1nto tiempo?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>At the Restaurant<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>At a restaurant \u2014 What do you want to eat or drink?<\/h3>\n<p>Probably the most useful phrases you will need are in a restaurant. Ask for anything by using \u201cquiero\u201d (kee ayr oh) or \u201cquisiera\u201d (kee see ayr oh) \u2013\u00a0\u201cI want\u201d\u00a0or\u00a0\u201cI would like.\u201d\u00a0And remember to say\u00a0\u201cpor favor\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cgracias\u201d!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A table \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Una mesa<\/li>\n<li><strong>A table for two, three, four<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Una mesa para dos tres,\u00a0cuatro<\/li>\n<li><strong>A menu<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Un men\u00fa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soup<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Sopa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salad<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Ensalada<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hamburger\u00a0(Another necessity!)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hamburguesa<\/li>\n<li><strong>With ketchup, mustard, tomato, lettuce<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Con salsa\u00a0de tomate, mostaza, tomate, lechuga<\/li>\n<li><strong>An appetizer<\/strong> \u2013 Una entrada<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dessert<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Un postre<\/li>\n<li><strong>A drink<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Una bebida<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Agua<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red wine<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Vino tinto<\/li>\n<li><strong>White wine &#8211; <\/strong>Vino blanco<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beer<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Cerveza<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coffee<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Un caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calling a waiter or waitress<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a1Se\u00f1or! or\u00a0\u00a1Se\u00f1orita!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The check<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0La cuenta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The previous phrases are used to introduce yourself and communicate clearly to avoid any misunderstanding when you meet new people.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Asking for directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where is the bathroom? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el ba\u00f1o?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where is the nearest hospital? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el hospital m\u00e1s cercano?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where is the nearest drugstore? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la farmacia m\u00e1s cercana?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where is the (name) hotel\/inn? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el hotel\/la posada (nombre)?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where is the bus stop? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la parada de autobuses?<\/li>\n<li><strong>What time does the flight leave\/arrive? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfA qu\u00e9 hora sale\/llega el vuelo?<\/li>\n<li><strong>It is getting late for me\/us. \u2013<\/strong> Se est\u00e1 haciendo tarde para m\u00ed\/nosotros.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How can I get to (name) \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo llegar a (nombre)?<\/li>\n<li><strong>How can I call for\/get a cab? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo llamar\/conseguir un taxi?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help to get to a place, these phrases are very useful because being able to figure out where you&#8217;re going is pretty important I&#8217;d say! So having the answers to these questions can really help you get out of trouble.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Buying items<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where can I buy a souvenir? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfD\u00f3nde puedo comprar un recuerdo?<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much does this cost? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta esto?<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is this\/that? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es esto\/eso?<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is this for? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfPara qu\u00e9 es esto?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you have it in a smaller\/bigger size? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfLo tiene m\u00e1s peque\u00f1o\/m\u00e1s grande?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you have it in another color? \u2013<\/strong> \u00bfLo tiene en otro color?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These phrases are used when you want to buy an item or a souvenir in a store any for that matter, anything!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other useful phrases<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Could you recommend any (place) for me? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfPodr\u00edas recomendarme un (lugar)?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you bring more (food or drink) for me? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfPuedes traerme m\u00e1s (comida o bebida)?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you bring me the check? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfPuedes traerme la cuenta?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you help me with this? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfPuedes ayudarme con esto?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you take a picture of us? \u2013 <\/strong>Puedes tomarnos una foto?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I use your phone charger? \u2013 <\/strong>\u00bfPuedo usar el cargador de tu celular?<\/li>\n<li><strong>This is great\/awesome! \u2013 <\/strong>\u00a1Esto est\u00e1 genial\/incre\u00edble!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excuse me, but I\u2019m not interested. \u2013 <\/strong>Disculpe, pero no estoy interesado.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These last phrases are used for more specific situations as if you are in a restaurant or a or bar.<\/p>\n<p>*If you are a woman, you must say \u201cencantada\u201d instead of \u201cencantado\u201d, like the other words where you see an \u201co\u201d you must change it for an \u201ca\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if you are talking with a senior person or someone you must show respect to, you only have to change the word \u201ct\u00fa\u201d for \u201custed\u201d, independently of the gender.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Spanish-speakers are very open with foreigners and make them feel welcome. This why you always be open to\u00a0trying 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Did you like this article of\u00a0useful Spanish phrases for travel? Don\u2019t stop there, check out our article about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/touri.co\/blog\/complete-list-colors-spanish\/\">The Complete List of Spanish Colors<\/a>\u00a0as well, because that will surely come in handy on your travels!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>40 Useful Spanish Phrases for Travel It&#8217;s travel time! There&#8217;s no better way to get away from the stress of day to day living than to travel to a new and exciting destination. 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