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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