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Spanish and English Travel Phrases Audio Course

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Spanish and English Travel Phrases

  • Bienvenido / Welcome
    • Bienvenido. Welcome.
    • Bienvenida. Welcome. (feminine)
  • Excuse me, do you speak English?
    • Disculpe, ¿habla inglés?
    • Excuse me, do you speak English?
  • Please
    • Por favor
    • Please
  • Thank you
    • Gracias
    • Thank you
  • Where is the restroom?
    • ¿Dónde está el baño?
    • Where is the restroom?
  • How much does this cost?
    • ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
    • How much does this cost?
  • I would like a coffee
    • Me gustaría un café
    • I would like a coffee
  • Could you help me?
    • ¿Puede ayudarme?
    • Could you help me?
  • I’m lost
    • Estoy perdido(a)
    • I’m lost
  • I don’t understand
    • No entiendo
    • I don’t understand
  • Do you have an English menu?
    • ¿Tiene un menú en inglés?
    • Do you have an English menu?
  • Could you repeat that, please?
    • ¿Puede repetir, por favor?
    • Could you repeat that, please?
  • Where is the nearest taxi stand?
    • ¿Dónde está la parada de taxis más cercana?
    • Where is the nearest taxi stand?
  • I need a doctor
    • Necesito un médico
    • I need a doctor
  • I’m allergic to peanuts
    • Soy alérgico(a) a los cacahuetes
    • I’m allergic to peanuts
  • Do you accept credit cards?
    • ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?
    • Do you accept credit cards?
  • I’d like to reserve a room
    • Me gustaría reservar una habitación
    • I’d like to reserve a room
  • Where can I exchange money?
    • ¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero?
    • Where can I exchange money?
  • Slow down, please
    • Más despacio, por favor
    • Slow down, please
  • I need a map
    • Necesito un mapa
    • I need a map
  • Could you write that down for me?
    • ¿Puede escribirlo para mí?
    • Could you write that down for me?
  • I’m just looking around
    • Solo estoy mirando
    • I’m just looking around
  • Do you have a quiet room?
    • ¿Tiene una habitación tranquila?
    • Do you have a quiet room?
  • Is this seat taken?
    • ¿Este asiento está ocupado?
    • Is this seat taken?
  • I’d like a table for two
    • Quisiera una mesa para dos
    • I’d like a table for two
  • The bill, please
    • La cuenta, por favor
    • The bill, please
  • I’m staying at the [hotel name]
    • Me estoy hospedando en el [nombre del hotel]
    • I’m staying at the [hotel name]
  • Can you recommend a good restaurant?
    • ¿Puede recomendarme un buen restaurant?
    • Can you recommend a good restaurant?
  • I need directions to [place]
    • Necesito direcciones para [lugar]
    • I need directions to [place]
  • Is there Wi-Fi here?
    • ¿Hay Wi-Fi aquí?
    • Is there Wi-Fi here?
  • I’m vegetarian
    • Soy vegetariano(a)
    • I’m vegetarian
  • I’m here for business
    • Estoy aquí por negocios
    • I’m here for business
  • Thank you for your help
    • Gracias por su ayuda
    • Thank you for your help

Pronunciation tips

  • Spanish vowels are generally pure: a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo).
  • Consonants in Spanish are often easier to pronounce than in English; vowels are stable, reducing miscommunication.
  • When in doubt, speak slowly, enunciate each syllable, and use the simple phrases above.

Quick reference cheat sheet

  • Please, thank you: Por favor — Gracias
  • Do you speak English?: ¿Habla inglés?
  • Where is …?: ¿Dónde está …?
  • I don’t understand: No entiendo
  • How much does this cost?: ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
  • I need help: Necesito ayuda
  • I’d like to reserve: Me gustaría reservar
  • Could you repeat that?: ¿Puede repetir eso?

General tips for travelers

  • Always carry small bills and a credit card; some places may not accept cards for small amounts.
  • Learn a few essential phrases in the local language to show courtesy and improve interactions.
  • If unsure, ask for clarification politely and repeat back what you understood to confirm.
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