Spanish phrases for travel

96 phrases you’ll actually use, grouped by situation. Tap ▶ to hear it, ☆ to save it.

Spanish is spelled almost exactly as it sounds, so once you know the vowels (a, e, i, o, u, always short and clear) you can read any phrase aloud. Use usted with strangers and older people; tú with friends and people your age. In Latin America, ustedes replaces vosotros.

Greetings & basics

  • Hello

    Hola

    Pronunciation: OH-lah

  • Good morning

    Buenos días

    Pronunciation: BWEH-nos DEE-as

  • Good afternoon

    Buenas tardes

    Pronunciation: BWEH-nas TAR-des

  • Good evening/night

    Buenas noches

    Pronunciation: BWEH-nas NO-ches

  • Please

    Por favor

    Pronunciation: por fah-VOR

  • Thank you

    Gracias

    Pronunciation: GRAH-see-as

  • You're welcome

    De nada

    Pronunciation: deh NAH-dah

  • Yes / No

    Sí / No

    Pronunciation: see / no

  • Excuse me / Sorry

    Perdón

    Pronunciation: per-DOHN

    Also used to get attention

  • How are you?

    ¿Cómo está?

    Pronunciation: KOH-mo es-TAH

    Polite form

  • Do you speak English?

    ¿Habla inglés?

    Pronunciation: AH-blah een-GLESS

  • I don't understand

    No entiendo

    Pronunciation: no en-tee-EN-do

Getting around

  • Where is the train station?

    ¿Dónde está la estación de tren?

    Pronunciation: DON-deh es-TAH la es-ta-see-OHN deh trehn

  • How do I get to the airport?

    ¿Cómo llego al aeropuerto?

    Pronunciation: KOH-moh YEH-goh al ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh

  • A ticket to Madrid, please.

    Un billete a Madrid, por favor.

    Pronunciation: oon bee-YEH-teh ah mah-DREED, por fah-VOR

    Use 'boleto' in Latin America

  • Is this the bus to the city center?

    ¿Este es el autobús al centro?

    Pronunciation: ES-teh es el ow-toh-BOOS al SEN-troh

  • What time does the next train leave?

    ¿A qué hora sale el próximo tren?

    Pronunciation: ah keh OH-rah SAH-leh el PROK-see-moh trehn

  • Can you call me a taxi?

    ¿Puede llamarme un taxi?

    Pronunciation: PWEH-deh yah-MAR-meh oon TAK-see

  • How much does it cost to go there?

    ¿Cuánto cuesta ir hasta allí?

    Pronunciation: KWAN-toh KWES-tah eer AS-tah ah-YEE

  • Please stop here.

    Pare aquí, por favor.

    Pronunciation: PAH-reh ah-KEE, por fah-VOR

  • Is it within walking distance?

    ¿Se puede ir a pie?

    Pronunciation: seh PWEH-deh eer ah pee-EH

  • Which platform does it leave from?

    ¿De qué andén sale?

    Pronunciation: deh keh an-DEHN SAH-leh

  • I'd like to rent a car.

    Quisiera alquilar un coche.

    Pronunciation: kee-see-EH-rah al-kee-LAR oon KOH-cheh

    Use 'carro' in Latin America

  • Does this train stop at...?

    ¿Este tren para en...?

    Pronunciation: ES-teh trehn PAH-rah en...

Hotel & accommodation

  • I have a reservation

    Tengo una reserva

    Pronunciation: TEN-go OO-nah reh-SEHR-vah

  • Do you have any rooms available?

    ¿Tiene habitaciones disponibles?

    Pronunciation: TYEH-neh ah-bee-tah-SYOH-nes dees-poh-NEE-blays

  • I'd like a single/double room

    Quisiera una habitación individual/doble

    Pronunciation: kee-SYEH-rah OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN een-dee-vee-DWAL/DOH-bleh

  • What time is check-out?

    ¿A qué hora es la salida?

    Pronunciation: ah keh OH-rah es lah sah-LEE-dah

  • Is breakfast included?

    ¿El desayuno está incluido?

    Pronunciation: el deh-sah-YOO-noh es-TAH een-kloo-EE-doh

  • Could I have the Wi-Fi password?

    ¿Me puede dar la contraseña del wifi?

    Pronunciation: meh PWEH-deh dahr lah kohn-trah-SEH-nyah del WEE-fee

  • The room key, please

    La llave de la habitación, por favor

    Pronunciation: lah YAH-veh deh lah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN por fah-VOHR

  • Can you call a taxi for me?

    ¿Puede llamarme un taxi?

    Pronunciation: PWEH-deh yah-MAR-meh oon TAHK-see

  • The air conditioning isn't working

    El aire acondicionado no funciona

    Pronunciation: el AI-reh ah-kon-dee-syoh-NAH-doh noh foon-SYOH-nah

    Useful complaint phrase

  • Is there a safe in the room?

    ¿Hay una caja fuerte en la habitación?

    Pronunciation: eye OO-nah KAH-hah FWEHR-teh en lah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN

  • I'd like to extend my stay

    Me gustaría extender mi estancia

    Pronunciation: meh goos-tah-REE-ah eks-ten-DEHR mee es-TAHN-syah

  • Could you recommend a good restaurant nearby?

    ¿Podría recomendarme un buen restaurante cerca de aquí?

    Pronunciation: poh-DREE-ah reh-koh-men-DAR-meh oon BWEN res-tow-RAHN-teh SEHR-kah deh ah-KEE

Eating & drinking

  • A table for two, please.

    Una mesa para dos, por favor.

    Pronunciation: OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah dohs, por fah-VOR

    Say number of people in your group

  • Could I see the menu, please?

    ¿Podría ver el menú, por favor?

    Pronunciation: poh-DREE-ah vehr el meh-NOO, por fah-VOR

  • What do you recommend?

    ¿Qué me recomienda?

    Pronunciation: keh meh reh-koh-MYEN-dah

    Good for asking about local dishes

  • I am vegetarian / vegan.

    Soy vegetariano / vegetariana / vegano / vegana.

    Pronunciation: soy veh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh / vay-GAH-nah

    Use -o for male, -a for female speaker

  • I am allergic to nuts / gluten.

    Soy alérgico/a a los frutos secos / al gluten.

    Pronunciation: soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh ah lohs FROO-tohs SEH-kohs / al GLOO-ten

    Mention allergies clearly for safety

  • The bill, please.

    La cuenta, por favor.

    Pronunciation: lah KWEN-tah, por fah-VOR

  • Is service included?

    ¿Está incluido el servicio?

    Pronunciation: es-TAH in-kloo-EE-doh el sehr-VEE-syoh

    Tipping customs vary by country

  • Can I have the check split, please?

    ¿Podemos dividir la cuenta, por favor?

    Pronunciation: poh-DEH-mohs dee-vee-DEER lah KWEN-tah, por fah-VOR

  • A bottle of water, please.

    Una botella de agua, por favor.

    Pronunciation: OO-nah boh-TEH-yah deh AH-gwah, por fah-VOR

    Specify 'con gas' (sparkling) or 'sin gas' (still)

  • Cheers!

    ¡Salud!

    Pronunciation: sah-LOOD

    Used before drinking

  • It was delicious, thank you.

    Estaba delicioso, gracias.

    Pronunciation: es-TAH-bah deh-lee-SYOH-soh, GRAH-syahs

    Polite way to compliment the meal

  • Do you have a vegetarian option?

    ¿Tienen alguna opción vegetariana?

    Pronunciation: TYEH-nen al-GOO-nah op-SYOHN veh-heh-tah-RYAH-nah

Shopping & money

  • How much does it cost?

    ¿Cuánto cuesta?

    Pronunciation: KWAN-toh KWES-tah

  • Do you accept credit cards?

    ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?

    Pronunciation: ah-SEP-tahn tar-HEH-tas deh KREH-dee-toh

  • Can I pay in cash?

    ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo?

    Pronunciation: PWEH-doh pah-GAR en eh-fek-TEE-voh

  • Where is the nearest ATM?

    ¿Dónde está el cajero automático más cercano?

    Pronunciation: DOHN-deh es-TAH el kah-HEH-roh ow-toh-MAH-tee-koh mas ser-KAH-noh

  • Is this price fixed or can I negotiate?

    ¿Este precio es fijo o puedo negociar?

    Pronunciation: ES-teh PREH-see-oh es FEE-hoh oh PWEH-doh neh-goh-see-AR

    Common in markets, not stores

  • Can you give me a discount?

    ¿Me puede hacer un descuento?

    Pronunciation: meh PWEH-deh ah-SER oon des-KWEN-toh

  • I'm just looking, thank you.

    Solo estoy mirando, gracias.

    Pronunciation: SOH-loh es-TOY mee-RAHN-doh GRAH-see-as

    Polite way to decline help

  • Do you have this in another size?

    ¿Tiene esto en otra talla?

    Pronunciation: tee-EH-neh ES-toh en OH-trah TAH-yah

  • Can I try it on?

    ¿Me lo puedo probar?

    Pronunciation: meh loh PWEH-doh proh-BAR

  • Where can I exchange currency?

    ¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero?

    Pronunciation: DOHN-deh PWEH-doh kam-bee-AR dee-NEH-roh

  • Can I have the receipt, please?

    ¿Me da el recibo, por favor?

    Pronunciation: meh dah el reh-SEE-boh por fah-VOR

  • This is too expensive for me.

    Esto es demasiado caro para mí.

    Pronunciation: ES-toh es deh-mah-see-AH-doh KAH-roh PAH-rah mee

Emergencies & health

  • Help!

    ¡Ayuda!

    Pronunciation: ah-YOO-dah

    Universal distress call

  • Call an ambulance

    Llame a una ambulancia

    Pronunciation: YAH-meh ah OO-nah ahm-boo-LAHN-syah

    Emergency number in Spain/most Latin America: 112

  • I need a doctor

    Necesito un médico

    Pronunciation: neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh

  • Where is the hospital?

    ¿Dónde está el hospital?

    Pronunciation: DOHN-deh es-TAH el ohs-pee-TAHL

  • I'm allergic to...

    Soy alérgico/a a...

    Pronunciation: soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh/kah ah

    Use alérgico (male) or alérgica (female)

  • I don't feel well

    No me siento bien

    Pronunciation: noh meh SYEN-toh byen

  • Call the police

    Llame a la policía

    Pronunciation: YAH-meh ah lah poh-lee-SEE-ah

  • I've lost my passport

    He perdido mi pasaporte

    Pronunciation: eh per-DEE-doh mee pah-sah-POR-teh

  • It's an emergency

    Es una emergencia

    Pronunciation: es OO-nah eh-mer-HEN-syah

  • I need medicine

    Necesito medicina

    Pronunciation: neh-seh-SEE-toh meh-dee-SEE-nah

  • Where is the pharmacy?

    ¿Dónde está la farmacia?

    Pronunciation: DOHN-deh es-TAH lah far-MAH-syah

  • It hurts here

    Me duele aquí

    Pronunciation: meh DWEH-leh ah-KEE

    Point to the painful area

Small talk

  • Hello, how are you?

    Hola, ¿cómo está usted?

    Pronunciation: OH-lah, KOH-moh es-TAH oo-STED

    Polite form

  • Nice to meet you

    Mucho gusto

    Pronunciation: MOO-choh GOOS-toh

  • What is your name?

    ¿Cómo se llama usted?

    Pronunciation: KOH-moh seh YAH-mah oo-STED

    Polite form

  • My name is...

    Me llamo...

    Pronunciation: meh YAH-moh

  • Where are you from?

    ¿De dónde es usted?

    Pronunciation: deh DOHN-deh es oo-STED

    Polite form

  • I am from the United States

    Soy de Estados Unidos

    Pronunciation: soy deh es-TAH-dohs oo-NEE-dohs

  • Do you speak English?

    ¿Habla usted inglés?

    Pronunciation: AH-blah oo-STED een-GLES

    Polite form

  • I don't speak Spanish very well

    No hablo español muy bien

    Pronunciation: noh AH-bloh es-pahn-YOL mwee byen

  • How's the weather today?

    ¿Qué tal el clima hoy?

    Pronunciation: keh tahl el KLEE-mah oy

  • I like this city a lot

    Me gusta mucho esta ciudad

    Pronunciation: meh GOOS-tah MOO-choh ES-tah syoo-DAHD

  • Have a nice day

    Que tenga un buen día

    Pronunciation: keh TEN-gah oon bwen DEE-ah

    Polite form

  • It was a pleasure talking with you

    Fue un placer hablar con usted

    Pronunciation: fweh oon plah-SER ah-BLAR kohn oo-STED

    Polite form

Time, dates & numbers

  • What time is it?

    ¿Qué hora es?

    Pronunciation: keh OH-rah ehs

  • What time does it open?

    ¿A qué hora abre?

    Pronunciation: ah keh OH-rah AH-breh

  • What time does it close?

    ¿A qué hora cierra?

    Pronunciation: ah keh OH-rah SYEH-rrah

  • Today

    Hoy

    Pronunciation: oy

  • Tomorrow

    Mañana

    Pronunciation: mah-NYAH-nah

  • Yesterday

    Ayer

    Pronunciation: ah-YEHR

  • How much does it cost?

    ¿Cuánto cuesta?

    Pronunciation: KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah

  • One, two, three

    Uno, dos, tres

    Pronunciation: OO-noh, dohs, trehs

    Basics for shopping/prices

  • At what time?

    ¿A qué hora?

    Pronunciation: ah keh OH-rah

    For reservations, buses, etc.

  • How many days?

    ¿Cuántos días?

    Pronunciation: KWAHN-tohs DEE-ahs

  • I need it for tonight

    Lo necesito para esta noche

    Pronunciation: loh neh-seh-SEE-toh PAH-rah EHS-tah NOH-cheh

    Adjust 'lo' to 'la' if needed

  • What day is it today?

    ¿Qué día es hoy?

    Pronunciation: keh DEE-ah ehs oy

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FAQ

What are the most important Spanish phrases for travel?

Start with greetings and politeness (Hola, Buenos días, Buenas tardes), then learn how to ask for directions, order food and ask for the bill. Those cover most interactions on a short trip.

How should I pronounce Spanish phrases?

Spanish is spelled almost exactly as it sounds, so once you know the vowels (a, e, i, o, u, always short and clear) you can read any phrase aloud. Use usted with strangers and older people; tú with friends and people your age. In Latin America, ustedes replaces vosotros.

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