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Conversational Spanish<\/p>\n

Spanish Phrases for Travel: 100 Practical Phrases to Practice Before a Trip<\/h1>\n

Start with the Spanish phrases that solve your next likely travel problem: greeting someone, finding a place, ordering food, paying, using transport, or asking for help. You do not need to memorize all 100 at once. Pick one situation, practice 10 phrases aloud, and keep the list available as a backup.<\/p>\n

\"Spanish<\/p>\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> If your trip is soon, learn phrases for courtesy, directions, food, payment, transport, and basic help first. Practice complete questions such as \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el ba\u00f1o?<\/em> rather than isolated words, and learn the likely reply you need to recognize.<\/div>\n

Choose your first 10 phrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Your next decision<\/th>\nStart with<\/th>\nThen practice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
First day in a new city<\/td>\nGreetings and directions<\/td>\nTransport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restaurants are your main concern<\/td>\nFood and drink<\/td>\nPayment and dietary needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You will use trains or buses<\/td>\nTransport<\/td>\nTime and directions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You want a compact safety set<\/td>\nHelp and emergencies<\/td>\nIdentification and location details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Want a broader daily vocabulary routine after this travel phrase set? Use the book for short, repeatable practice across real-world topics.<\/p>

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Greetings and courtesy: phrases 1\u201315<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nHola.<\/td>\nHello.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nBuenos d\u00edas.<\/td>\nGood morning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nBuenas tardes.<\/td>\nGood afternoon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nBuenas noches.<\/td>\nGood evening \/ good night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPor favor.<\/td>\nPlease.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nGracias.<\/td>\nThank you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nMuchas gracias.<\/td>\nThank you very much.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nDe nada.<\/td>\nYou\u2019re welcome.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nDisculpe.<\/td>\nExcuse me.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nLo siento.<\/td>\nI\u2019m sorry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\n\u00bfHabla ingl\u00e9s?<\/td>\nDo you speak English?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nHablo un poco de espa\u00f1ol.<\/td>\nI speak a little Spanish.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nNo entiendo.<\/td>\nI don\u2019t understand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n\u00bfPuede repetirlo, por favor?<\/td>\nCan you repeat that, please?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n\u00bfPuede hablar m\u00e1s despacio?<\/td>\nCan you speak more slowly?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions and places: phrases 16\u201330<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
16<\/td>\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1\u2026?<\/td>\nWhere is\u2026?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el ba\u00f1o?<\/td>\nWhere is the bathroom?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n\u00bfC\u00f3mo llego al centro?<\/td>\nHow do I get downtown?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n\u00bfEst\u00e1 lejos?<\/td>\nIs it far?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n\u00bfEst\u00e1 cerca?<\/td>\nIs it nearby?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n\u00bfPuedo ir caminando?<\/td>\nCan I walk there?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\n\u00bfMe lo puede mostrar en el mapa?<\/td>\nCan you show me on the map?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nA la derecha.<\/td>\nTo the right.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nA la izquierda.<\/td>\nTo the left.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nTodo recto.<\/td>\nStraight ahead.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nEn la esquina.<\/td>\nOn the corner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nAl lado de\u2026<\/td>\nNext to\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nEnfrente de\u2026<\/td>\nAcross from\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nEstoy perdido \/ perdida.<\/td>\nI\u2019m lost.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nBusco esta direcci\u00f3n.<\/td>\nI\u2019m looking for this address.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Transport and time: phrases 31\u201345<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
31<\/td>\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la estaci\u00f3n?<\/td>\nWhere is the station?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la parada de autob\u00fas?<\/td>\nWhere is the bus stop?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nUn billete a\u2026, por favor.<\/td>\nOne ticket to\u2026, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta el billete?<\/td>\nHow much is the ticket?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\n\u00bfA qu\u00e9 hora sale?<\/td>\nWhat time does it leave?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\n\u00bfA qu\u00e9 hora llega?<\/td>\nWhat time does it arrive?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\n\u00bfEste autob\u00fas va a\u2026?<\/td>\nDoes this bus go to\u2026?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\n\u00bfTengo que hacer transbordo?<\/td>\nDo I need to transfer?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1l es el and\u00e9n?<\/td>\nWhich platform is it?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n\u00bfHay retraso?<\/td>\nIs there a delay?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nNecesito un taxi.<\/td>\nI need a taxi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nLl\u00e9veme a esta direcci\u00f3n, por favor.<\/td>\nTake me to this address, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1nto tarda?<\/td>\nHow long does it take?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta aproximadamente?<\/td>\nAbout how much does it cost?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nPuede parar aqu\u00ed.<\/td>\nYou can stop here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Hotels and accommodation: phrases 46\u201357<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
46<\/td>\nTengo una reserva.<\/td>\nI have a reservation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nLa reserva est\u00e1 a nombre de\u2026<\/td>\nThe reservation is under the name\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>\n\u00bfA qu\u00e9 hora es la entrada?<\/td>\nWhat time is check-in?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\n\u00bfA qu\u00e9 hora es la salida?<\/td>\nWhat time is check-out?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\n\u00bfEst\u00e1 incluido el desayuno?<\/td>\nIs breakfast included?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la contrase\u00f1a del wifi?<\/td>\nWhat is the Wi-Fi password?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\n\u00bfPuede guardar mi equipaje?<\/td>\nCan you store my luggage?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\nLa llave no funciona.<\/td>\nThe key doesn\u2019t work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/td>\nNo hay agua caliente.<\/td>\nThere is no hot water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>\nLa habitaci\u00f3n est\u00e1 muy ruidosa.<\/td>\nThe room is very noisy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>\n\u00bfTiene otra habitaci\u00f3n disponible?<\/td>\nDo you have another room available?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nNecesito una toalla, por favor.<\/td>\nI need a towel, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Food and restaurants: phrases 58\u201375<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
58<\/td>\nUna mesa para dos, por favor.<\/td>\nA table for two, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59<\/td>\n\u00bfTiene una mesa afuera?<\/td>\nDo you have a table outside?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n\u00bfMe trae el men\u00fa, por favor?<\/td>\nCan you bring me the menu, please?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/td>\n\u00bfQu\u00e9 recomienda?<\/td>\nWhat do you recommend?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/td>\nQuisiera\u2026, por favor.<\/td>\nI would like\u2026, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63<\/td>\nPara m\u00ed\u2026<\/td>\nFor me\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>\nAgua sin gas, por favor.<\/td>\nStill water, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/td>\nAgua con gas, por favor.<\/td>\nSparkling water, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/td>\nSin hielo, por favor.<\/td>\nNo ice, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>\nSin picante, por favor.<\/td>\nNot spicy, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68<\/td>\nSoy vegetariano \/ vegetariana.<\/td>\nI\u2019m vegetarian.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69<\/td>\nSoy al\u00e9rgico \/ al\u00e9rgica a\u2026<\/td>\nI\u2019m allergic to\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70<\/td>\n\u00bfLleva frutos secos?<\/td>\nDoes it contain nuts?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71<\/td>\n\u00bfLleva l\u00e1cteos?<\/td>\nDoes it contain dairy?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>\n\u00bfPuede prepararlo sin\u2026?<\/td>\nCan you prepare it without\u2026?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73<\/td>\nEst\u00e1 delicioso.<\/td>\nIt\u2019s delicious.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/td>\nLa cuenta, por favor.<\/td>\nThe check, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>\n\u00bfEst\u00e1 incluido el servicio?<\/td>\nIs service included?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Shopping and payment: phrases 76\u201387<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
76<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta?<\/td>\nHow much does it cost?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77<\/td>\nEs demasiado caro.<\/td>\nIt\u2019s too expensive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78<\/td>\nSolo estoy mirando.<\/td>\nI\u2019m just looking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79<\/td>\n\u00bfTiene una talla m\u00e1s grande?<\/td>\nDo you have a larger size?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n\u00bfTiene una talla m\u00e1s peque\u00f1a?<\/td>\nDo you have a smaller size?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81<\/td>\n\u00bfPuedo prob\u00e1rmelo?<\/td>\nCan I try it on?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
82<\/td>\nMe lo llevo.<\/td>\nI\u2019ll take it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
83<\/td>\n\u00bfAceptan tarjetas?<\/td>\nDo you accept cards?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84<\/td>\nQuiero pagar en efectivo.<\/td>\nI want to pay in cash.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85<\/td>\n\u00bfMe da un recibo?<\/td>\nCan I have a receipt?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
86<\/td>\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde hay un cajero autom\u00e1tico?<\/td>\nWhere is an ATM?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
87<\/td>\nCreo que hay un error en la cuenta.<\/td>\nI think there is an error on the bill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Help and emergencies: phrases 88\u2013100<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nSpanish<\/th>\nEnglish<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
88<\/td>\nNecesito ayuda.<\/td>\nI need help.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
89<\/td>\nEs una emergencia.<\/td>\nIt\u2019s an emergency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/td>\nLlame a la polic\u00eda.<\/td>\nCall the police.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/td>\nLlame a una ambulancia.<\/td>\nCall an ambulance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
92<\/td>\nNecesito un m\u00e9dico.<\/td>\nI need a doctor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93<\/td>\n\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la farmacia?<\/td>\nWhere is the pharmacy?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94<\/td>\nHe perdido mi pasaporte.<\/td>\nI lost my passport.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95<\/td>\nMe han robado la cartera.<\/td>\nMy wallet was stolen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
96<\/td>\nNo encuentro a mi acompa\u00f1ante.<\/td>\nI can\u2019t find my companion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97<\/td>\nMi tel\u00e9fono no funciona.<\/td>\nMy phone isn\u2019t working.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98<\/td>\n\u00bfPuede escribirlo?<\/td>\nCan you write it down?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99<\/td>\nEsta es la direcci\u00f3n de mi hotel.<\/td>\nThis is my hotel\u2019s address.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n\u00bfCu\u00e1l es el n\u00famero de emergencias?<\/td>\nWhat is the emergency number?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How to practice without memorizing a giant list<\/h2>\n
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  1. Choose one situation.<\/strong> Start with the section you are most likely to use during the first 24 hours of your trip.<\/li>\n
  2. Mark 10 phrases.<\/strong> Say each one slowly, then say it again while looking away from the page.<\/li>\n
  3. Practice the reply.<\/strong> A question only helps if you can recognize an answer such as a la derecha<\/em>, el and\u00e9n cinco<\/em>, or a price and time.<\/li>\n
  4. Personalize blanks.<\/strong> Replace the destination in Un billete a\u2026, por favor<\/em> and the name in your hotel reservation phrase.<\/li>\n
  5. Keep a backup.<\/strong> Save the address of your accommodation and essential travel details offline. A phrase list supports communication; it does not replace official local guidance or emergency services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Regional wording and pronunciation notes<\/h2>\n

    Spanish varies by country. You may hear billete<\/em>, boleto<\/em>, or pasaje<\/em> for a ticket, and autob\u00fas<\/em>, bus<\/em>, cami\u00f3n<\/em>, or colectivo<\/em> for local transport. The phrases above are broadly understandable, but local signs and replies may use a different word. Listen for the key noun, ask someone to repeat it, and confirm important details on a screen, ticket, or map.<\/p>\n

    If you want more speaking patterns, continue with conversational Spanish dialogues for beginners<\/a>. For a daily reading-and-review routine, use the 20-minute Spanish reading practice guide<\/a>. Browse Touri\u2019s Spanish books and learning resources<\/a> when you are ready to choose a longer practice path.<\/p>\n

    Source note:<\/strong> This is a general study list written for travel preparation. Local usage varies, and safety, transport, entry, health, and emergency instructions should be confirmed with official sources for your destination.<\/div>\n

    FAQ<\/h2>\n
    \nWhat Spanish phrases should I learn first for travel?<\/summary>\n

    Learn greetings, \u201cI don\u2019t understand,\u201d \u201cCan you speak more slowly?\u201d, directions, payment, transport, and help phrases first. Then add the section tied to your itinerary.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nHow many travel phrases can a beginner learn before a trip?<\/summary>\n

    Start with 10 phrases you are likely to use, not all 100. Add another small set after you can say the first group and recognize likely replies.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nWill these phrases work in Spain and Latin America?<\/summary>\n

    Most are broadly understandable, but vocabulary differs by region. Expect alternatives for words such as ticket, bus, computer, and cell phone, and confirm important details visually when possible.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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