
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.