20 essential phrases for airports, hotels, transport and sightseeing. Click to hear each one.
¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?
Where is the airport?
Mi vuelo sale a las tres
My flight leaves at three
Tengo una reserva de hotel
I have a hotel reservation
¿Cuánto cuesta por noche?
How much per night?
Necesito un mapa
I need a map
¿Hay wifi gratis?
Is there free wifi?
¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero?
Where can I exchange money?
Quiero alquilar un coche
I want to rent a car
¿A qué hora abre el museo?
What time does the museum open?
¿Puede sacarme una foto?
Can you take my photo?
Me he perdido
I am lost
¿Cómo llego al centro?
How do I get downtown?
¿Hay un hospital cerca?
Is there a hospital nearby?
Quiero comprar un billete
I want to buy a ticket
El tren tiene retraso
The train is delayed
¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?
Where is the bus stop?
Necesito un adaptador de enchufe
I need a plug adapter
¿Tiene una habitación disponible?
Do you have a room available?
¿Se puede fumar aquí?
Can you smoke here?
¿A qué hora es la cena?
What time is dinner?
Keep your hotel address written on a card in Spanish. If you get lost, show it to a taxi driver. The phrase Lléveme a esta dirección, por favor (Take me to this address, please) paired with a written address is your safety net in any Spanish-speaking city.
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20 phrases for airports, hotels, transport and sightseeing. Practice with audio before your trip. Travel Spanish does not need to be perfect because even basic attempts earn appreciation from locals everywhere.
The effort of speaking Spanish communicates respect and consistently gets better results than English spoken slowly and loudly. Even heavily accented Spanish with simple grammar opens doors.
Key words: aeropuerto, vuelo, billete/boleto, estacion, salida, llegada, retraso, equipaje. For taxis: destino, direccion, parada. The phrase cuanto cuesta works in every transport situation.
Spain: always use the taximeter. Latin America: agree on price beforehand or use ride-hailing apps. At stations ask Cual es el anden? (Which platform?) and A que hora sale? (What time does it leave?).
Core vocabulary: reserva, habitacion, llave/tarjeta, desayuno, toalla, aire acondicionado, recepcion. The pattern Necesito + any item covers virtually every hotel request you could need.
Check-in is typically from 2-3 PM. Always confirm checkout with A que hora es la salida? For problems use Hay problema con... followed by the issue to handle complaints politely and effectively.
Direction words: derecha (right), izquierda (left), recto (straight), esquina (corner), calle (street), semaforo (traffic light). The universal question Donde esta? works for finding anything.
To understand answers learn: al lado de (next to), enfrente de (in front of), cerca de (near), lejos de (far from). Drawing a quick map while listening helps overcome any vocabulary gaps.
Keep your hotel address written in Spanish on a card. The phrase Lleveme a esta direccion with a written address is your ultimate safety net in any Spanish-speaking city or country.
Key safety phrases: No entiendo (I do not understand), Hable mas despacio (speak slower), Puede escribirlo (write it down), Necesito ayuda (I need help). These buy time in any confusing situation.