The most useful phrases in Spanish, for traveling to Spain. Can't wait for summer! I can't wait to go out! What a desire to travel! And when the heat comes, what you most want to do is grab your suitcase and change your scenery... What about you? Are you already preparing the desired vacation?
Can't wait for summer! I can't wait to go out! What a desire to travel!
And it is that When the heat comes, what you most want to do is grab your suitcase and change your scenery...
And you? Are you already preparing the desired summer vacation? Are you already sure where you want to travel?
If traveling through Spain was among your options, when you finish reading the article, you will have no doubt that Spain is your ideal vacation place. 😉
Spain is one of the most desired destinations for international tourists., especially as summer vacation destination…
And it's normal!
Its more than 7905 km of coastline, its rich gastronomy, the variety of its landscapes and the friendliness of its people make it Every year more than 31 million tourists choose Spanish lands as a vacation destination.
Many times we choose our vacation place thinking about how to communicate.
When we travel to a country, speaking its language becomes a priority. They are There are many reasons to learn at least some basic words of the language of the country to which we travel.
For example, if you are going to travel through Spain, knowing some typical Spanish phrases will help you live a unique experience.
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But don't worry if you still don't know any Spanish or if you have a basic level, that won't be an excuse to stop enjoying Spain this summer.
with this article We are going to help you learn Spanish in an easy and practical way with phrases and vocabulary related to travel. This way your vacation in Spain will be unforgettable.
We are going to teach you the most useful Spanish phrases to communicate and obtain basic knowledge of the Spanish language.
Forget about the shame and fear of not doing it perfect! 😋
Do you dare to put them into practice?
Let's go there!
Traveling is the best way to learn a new language or at least to start botching it.
Who hasn't played repeating a word they hear when they are in a country with a different language than yours? This is your moment, have fun saying hello, thanking or apologizing in Spanish.
Here are some basic expressions and greetings in Spanish to travel to Spain:
These are the typical Spanish phrases to greet and say goodbye:
To say hello when you meet someone or enter a place.
This greeting is to talk to someone you already know, it is closer than a “hello”:
We say it when we leave a place and it is not safe to see each other again.
It is the favorite farewell of Spaniards when they know that they will soon see each other again.
To greet in a more general way we can use:
What we have just seen are super basic useful phrases in Spanish. You have to learn them.
Now we are going to see Spanish expressions for foreigners to say thank you and apologize:
Is there a more beautiful word than thank you? No matter what language we use it in, it always sounds great: gràcies, merci, thanks, dank, xiè xiè, spasibo, grazie, arigato…
How do you say THANK YOU in your language?
This is the response to when someone thanks us for something we have done.
It's the polite way to ask for anything. In Spain the word “please” is very powerful and if you use it when requesting any type of help, no one can say no. 😉
When you need to pass, but there is someone who is in the middle of your way, if you want someone to help you and you don't know how to get them to pay attention to you, if you have accidentally stepped on the passenger who is sitting next to you on the subway... “Sorry” is the key word to solve any of these situations.
We use this expression more when we have made a mistake, we have done something wrong or something has happened that makes us sad.
"Have you lost your cell phone? I'm so sorry."
A trip does not begin when we arrive at the destination, the trip itself begins at the moment we decide to travel.
Maybe from home while you get your tickets you don't have the opportunity to practice Spanish, but there are no excuses from the minute you arrive at the airport of your destination.
Here we leave you some typical words from Spain that could help you understand what is happening around you and how to have a conversation at the airport to solve any situation.
If your holiday destination is Valencia, the closest airport is Manises and the staff there is very friendly and helpful.
They will surely be able to help you with any possible setback. 😉
Let's look at some airplane travel vocabulary and useful phrases in Spanish for traveling.
It is the action of leaving the suitcases so they can be taken on the plane.
It is the action that speaks of the moment we get on the plane.
“Attention passengers, the plane is about to take off.”. It is one of the airplane phrases that we will hear the most. That's when the flight begins.
It is the action in which the plane touches the ground again.
When you travel by plane, what do you prefer, the moment of takeoff or the moment of landing?
When we are seated on the plane we must wear a belt to protect ourselves in case of turbulence or accidents.
It is the set of all the suitcases and bags that we carry to travel.
At each airport you will find an information panel announcing the flights that are arriving or have already arrived and those that are leaving soon.
To board you need to pass a control in which the police and airport workers check that everything is in order and we can travel safely.
It is the card they give you to enter the plane.
It is the door through which you will have to enter your plane. Normally, it has a number and you have to look for it at the airport. If you don't know the airport, it is better to go with plenty of time because sometimes our boarding gate is further away than we imagine...
Who hasn't had to run on more than one occasion to avoid missing a flight? 😂😂
In addition to all this vocabulary related to flying, here we leave you some phrases useful for traveling that you can use when you decide to fly.
Ready to start your trip? Well, don't forget your passport, they will ask for it to enter the plane.
This typical phrase about airplanes is a favorite of flight attendants who are in charge of greeting passengers on the plane. Always have it ready with your passport.
We are already inside the airport, we have passed the first checkpoints, but where do I have to go to catch the plane? Information panels are the key to discovering your boarding gate.
We are already sitting down and happy to know that we are finally going heading to Spain. What an illusion! TRUE?
This is one of the most typical Spanish phrases that we hear when we are inside the plane. The flight attendants will notify us of these recommendations so that we are protected and safe both during takeoff and landing.
On some flights they offer you something to drink and eat along the way. Take advantage of the opportunity and enjoy the comforts of flying! 😉
Are you already nervous about getting off the plane, stretching your legs and discovering new worlds? Surely if we ask a flight attendant they will tell us that it is one of the most frequently asked questions during the flight.
Finally! What a thrill! Spain, here I come! The pilot of the plane informs us that we will soon have reached our destination. Are you ready?
Do you want to know more useful phrases in Spanish for traveling?
One of the situations that can cause us the most headaches is related to the luggage.
The suitcasesThey are the cornerstone of any trip and here we leave you some phrases that you can use to resolve doubts or problems that may arise for you.
We are at check-in and we want to leave our suitcase so they can take it on the plane.
How high are the cabins to store hand luggage! If you are not very tall, sometimes it is necessary to ask the flight attendant or your traveling neighbor for help with your suitcases.
Noooooo! You're already at the checkpoint and I don't know if it happens to you too, but for us, immediately, when the time comes to hand over the suitcase, we get a little nervous...
We are all afraid of being the unlucky ones who are asked to open the suitcase to show whatever they saw from baggage control.
Can you imagine getting off the plane and not finding your suitcase? 😱
This is every traveler's worst nightmare. A lot of procedures and papers begin here.
This phrase will be the beginning of a long conversation.
Don't worry though, if it's more serious topics, someone will surely be able to help you in a language in which you can defend yourself fluently.
If we add to this phrase a sad face in the style of the kitten Shrek (something like that 😿) I'm sure everything will work out.
With all this vocabulary, traveling to Spain will be super easy. You'll see!
We continue with this Spanish manual for travelers.
We are already in Spain, we have reached our destination!
What do we need now? Well, obviously, find a place to sleep.
You may have already booked your accommodation before arriving.
Or maybe you are an adventurer who likes to improvise and not have everything closed on the vacation adventure.
Be that as it may, we will see later Spanish phrases useful in a hotel.
You can also download them at free pdf that we attach in the post. 😉
And also, we leave you a little bit of practical vocabulary in Spanish What you should know about accommodation.
It is usually the most common type of accommodation and you can choose different categories of hotels depending on the travel style you prefer to live.
The most basic hotels are 1 star and the luxury ones are 5 stars.
Sometimes, there are great offers and promotions with which you can get rooms at a very good price in 4 or 5 star hotels.
Good luck in your search!
It is similar to a hotel, but a little smaller and with fewer luxuries. It is very good if you are not looking for a 5-star vacation and you are going to spend a short time during the day in the accommodation.
This option is fantastic if you are traveling with friends or in a group because you can sleep in shared rooms with many people. It is also the ideal option if you want to meet new people.
Do you want to sleep in a place where you can have contact with nature?
Campsites are great if you are traveling as a family with children or if you like being outdoors. Have you ever traveled in a caravan? It is the ideal option to park your caravan and enjoy its facilities.
Airbnb This is one of the most popular options lately. You can rent a room in a private person's house or you can even find complete apartments or houses that the owner himself rents. You can have the comforts of home also during the holidays.
Booking accommodation is the most convenient way to avoid being left without a place to sleep on your trip, especially during the holiday season.
Sometimes plans change. Who hasn't experienced a setback and had to cancel a plan? The same thing can happen with hotel reservations.
How much does it cost to cancel a reservation?
That depends on the cancellation policy of the accommodation location.
If you are one of those who is open to any change of plans, we recommend that you look for, when reserving a room, the concept of “free cancellation”. This way, in case of unforeseen events, you can cancel reservations without losing money.
You will find this word a thousand times on the website of any hotel. It is essential in your basic vocabulary to learn Spanishfor foreigners and especially, for your vacations.
You can use this expression especially if you stay in hostels, hostels or campsites.
Pay attention to the fine print in the description of what the accommodation you hire offers.
There are hostels where you need to bring your own sheets and towels.
The truth is that it is a way to sleep like at home, right?
You are in your room calmly and you want them to bring you strawberries and cava…
That's the perfect time to call room service! 🤣
In addition to this movie moment, room service is the possibility that hotels offer you to bring anything you need up to your room. Generally, they are responsible for cleaning the facilities.
In the rate of some rooms there is the possibility of having breakfast at the hotel.
Important! Ask until what time you can enjoy breakfast.
Normally they have a schedule and if you like to sleep too much, we do not recommend that you include it in your services...
It is the place where they will solve any type of doubt or problem. The people who work there usually speak several languages and, with them, it is the ideal time to practice your Spanish.
Remember that you can usually pay in cash or by credit card. The front desk may be a good place to ask.
How many people will sleep in the room?
There are many types of rooms:
If you are traveling as a family, an extra bed is usually requested when the family has one or two children and prefers to sleep all together in the same room.
It is about an extra bed.
This is the expression in Spanish if you don't want to use the English expression “check out”.
The hotel is the ideal place to practice all the Spanish you are learning and without a doubt, with a little positive attitude, these survival phrases in Spanish will help you communicate with any member of staff who works at the hotel.
Do you dare to use these phrases in Spanish?
Let's go there!
This will be one of the hotel phrases with which to break the ice. Imagine: you enter the hotel, you find the reception, you safely approach there and when the receptionist approaches you… you smile and “Hello, good morning, I have a reservation in the name of…”
Congratulations! You have put your Spanish into practice and you have done great! 👏
The time has come to clarify what you need. Cheer up! You are doing very well.
Remember to ask about the breakfast schedule…
Otherwise you can stay without breakfast at the hotel, after having paid for it 😱
Here it will depend on your needs. You know, if you prefer not to leave your room every time you need to go to the bathroom, this is your perfect option.
Raise your hand if you have not ever forgotten the number of the room in which you are staying...
Perhaps you have planned an ideal plan for your vacation and you have prepared an excursion to see the sunrise in La Albufera in Valencia...
You're on vacation and you don't trust much in the power of your alarms...
Better make sure they wake you up so you don't miss the spectacle of the Valencia sky at dawn.
If you are very jealous of your privacy and prefer that no one enters your room, this phrase will be very useful when you travel through Spain.
All good things come to an end and it is time to pack our bags and leave our “home” on vacation.
Normally, hotels have established times to leave the room so that they can clean it and prepare it for the next guests.
This phrase is not as common as the previous ones, but we can find it in situations where the door to the room or reception slams loudly. To prevent this from happening, the hotel staff can notify us with this phrase.
If you found this vocabulary about the hotel useful, you can download it in the free pdf which you will find at the end of the article.
To travel through Spain, is rural tourism or urban tourism better?
If you are an urbanite and you love visiting cities during your vacation, you cannot miss one of the most charming and special cities in Spain.
Valencia It offers you everything you may need to have a great time during your vacation.
Enjoy the third most important city in Spain, experience the wonders of the historic center, delve into the modernity of The City of Arts and Sciences...
Or if you prefer to disconnect, spend a day relaxing and sunbathing on the beach next to the waters of the Mediterranean.
Or maybe you want to discover another way of sightseeing.
Do you know the linguistic tourism?
Take advantage of your vacation time to get to know new cities, make friends and immerse yourself as much as possible in the country's culture, sharing the free time with classes to learn the language from the place you travel to.
To whet your appetite, here are some words and expressions what you need to get around any city.
It is the key word for any direction.
Attention if you are in Valencia on vacation. Instead of the word “street” you will often find the word “run”. Don't be scared, it means the same thing.
In Valencia we also speak Catalan or Valencian and you will discover that it is very very similar to Spanish.
However, don't worry, all the people in Valencia will speak to you in Spanish without problems. 😉
In Valencia you can find many beautiful squares to walk through or have a drink on a terrace while you enjoy the good weather.
The most popular are the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and the Plaza de la Virgen.
What a good time you are going to have there!
It's like a street but bigger. In Valencia there are some very famous ones:
One of the most popular is Avenida Blasco Ibáñez where the universities are located and very close to our beloved school. Hispania, Spanish school.
This word speaks of a part of the city. It is a limited city area that helps us divide the city into smaller parts.
Our school is very very close to the Benimaclet neighborhood and if you visit Valencia you need to also visit the most famous neighborhoods such as Ruzafa, Cabañal or Carmen.
Be very careful when passing from one side of the street to the other when you visit Spain. Spanish pedestrians are a little free on this issue and we do not always respect the signs that indicate when to cross or not...
Its three colors, red, green and yellow, can help you when driving and crossing the street... but be careful with the color yellow... the Spanish sometimes see it as a signal to run a little more before it changes to red...
It is also called a pedestrian crossing and this traffic sign made famous by the popular British group The Beatles on the legendary cover of that unforgettable album will be the one that helps you cross the street when there is no traffic light nearby.
It is the ideal place in every city to rest, walk, play sports or be outdoors.
In Valencia, luckily, there are many.
The largest is the river itself that crosses the city, but one of the most beautiful is the Parque de Los Jardines del Real or Viveros, which is right in front of our school, where we often walk Spanish classes outdoors, having a picnic or playing a sport.
Place where you can take public transport.
The most popular shopping street in Valencia is Colón Street And if you are one of those who love shopping, you can't miss walking along this busy street in the center of the city.
Place where you can discover fabulous Spanish gastronomy. Later we will give you some Useful phrases in Spanish for foreigners that are used to communicate in a restaurant.
In Valencia you will find restaurants of all kinds, but the most recommended are those that work with market cuisine.
In them the dishes change according to the fresh products of the market and the season.
They are ideal for trying authentic Mediterranean cuisine, a delight.
Coffee growers' paradise.
One of our students' favorite places is, without a doubt, our cafeteria. “Your pause” a private cafeteria for students of Hispania, a Spanish school where you can taste the best coffee in the neighborhood.
The place where doctors, nurses and health personnel work.
But you better not need to meet him during your vacation. 😅
Place to buy medicines.
The museums They display collections, sets of objects and information that reflect some aspect of human existence or their environment.
This is the city house. In Valencia you will find it in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and we recommend you go in and visit it. It's beautiful!
These are the places you will have to visit when you get to know a city.
Be careful! with this word, since it has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. 😉
It can refer to a financial institution where the money is kept.
But it is also a long piece of furniture with a simple structure in which one or more people can sit at the same time. The bank It is commonly used in public places such as parks, gardens, train stations, airports, etc.
Normally, you will find it on the street or inside a bank. It is the machine to withdraw money.
All this vocabulary is really useful for traveling to Spain.
Now that you know some basic words and phrases in spanish with which move around the city, it is time to practice and communicate with people in this language.
here you go some useful phrases in Spanish that would come in handy for any foreigner to move around the city.
When we find ourselves lost or need help, this phrase will be our salvation.
When you need to find a place, as close as possible to where you are.
One of the survival phrases par excellence. Sometimes the help of one person is more useful than any map or GPS, cheer up and ask the address that you are looking for any Spaniard you come across. I'm sure he'll be happy to help you.
You want to go from one place to another in the city.
You are going to find out about some place in the city.
You need cash.
You already know the city, you've been sightseeing all day and your stomach is roaring:
It's time to eat something.
Here you have vocabulary and phrases for restaurants in Spanish.
It is the meal offer that the restaurant offers that day. Normally, it changes every day and usually has a fixed price.
Here you will find all the dishes that the restaurant can offer you.
Person who works in the restaurant.
To call him, when you need something, you can use this expression.
That table with legs and chairs around it where we will sit and eat.
Place where we can go to order something, usually they prepare coffee and drinks there and it is the place to go to pay if they don't come to your table to collect.
In some bars you can eat at the bar and chat quietly with the waiter.
Our gastronomy is generally based on first course, second course and dessert meals.
It is called first course, starter or entrance to the first of the courses that are commonly served in a meal.
It is the second dish that will be eaten during the meal.
It is the sweet or salty dish that is eaten at the end of the meal.
It is the amount of money we will have to pay after our meal.
A good way to order it is to say to the waiter: “The bill, please.”
This is the extra money we leave for the waiter after paying the bill.
Attention! In Spain is not mandatory Leave a tip and if you leave it you will become a very loved customer. 😉
Normally in restaurants, especially if we are in more touristy areas, waiters usually speak different languages to be able to connect more easily with customers.
If you are not too hungry and hunger allows you to think, speak Spanish in the restaurant!
It is an ideal time to calmly practice your new typical Spanish phrases. Here we leave you some phrases from restaurants for clients.
It is the ideal way to approach and ask if there is a table available in the restaurant.
This phrase is used when you don't want to eat or have dinner, just have a snack or drink something.
When you want to eat the menu of the day, since it is usually cheaper than eating a la carte.
It is one of the most important phrases in Spanish. Write it down!
If you have problems with some foods or types of cuisine, these phrases are very practical for your restaurant adventure.
Literally, it is a survival phrase that is necessary to learn, since if you have allergies it will mean taking care of your health.
With this phrase you can ask the waiter about the best dishes in the house. Let yourself be carried away by the advice and you will discover new flavors.
Our favorites are the bravas and the Roman-style squid.
Another of the main phrases for bars and restaurants is this. Ideal for ordering a beer or anything.
Maybe you are more of a glass of wine, or a soft drink. The important thing is that you have everything you need.
Are there phrases for restaurants at checkout? Of course.
Raise your arm and make the gesture of writing in the air while saying “the bill, please”.
You have done it like a true Spaniard!
Thank the waiter if you liked the food.
I hope you liked these phrases for bars and restaurants.
continue with your vacation day!
At this point in the article we already know how to say hello, how to talk in the hotel, in the city, in the restaurant... but how do we move from one place to another?
It is clear that we need a little bit of Basic vocabulary and phrases about transportation.
What is your favorite means of transportation? Which one do you usually travel with in a new city?
Let's look at some words and phrases about transportation.
It is the “ticket” with which to travel. And in some means of transport such as the train you can buy the ticket to go and return at once. It is usually a little cheaper.
Ticket with only one balance trip.
Take advantage of the 10 trip bonus offers, it is much cheaper and you will not have to stop to buy tickets every time you want to take the metro or bus.
Here you can take the means of transportation you need.
It is the time the trip takes. Sometimes, if you travel by subway you can hear the famous phrase of “end of journey”.
When we need to change metro, bus, or tram to reach a destination, we make transfers.
Here we have some useful phrases for foreigners about means of transportation in Spanish.
We asked about the place where we could catch transportation.
“How much” always talks about quantity, so with this question we are asking the price of the ticket, the amount of money we have to pay.
A) How much does a bus ticket cost?
B) It costs ten euros.
This is one of the typical Spanish phrases most used in this context.
There are points where you can buy tickets. Not only in subway stations. You can buy bus tickets at tobacconists, for example.
Ask to know how long it can take.
Don't hesitate to ask the driver or any other passenger where you will need to get off to reach your destination. I'm sure they will be happy to help you.
Sometimes you have to change subways or take the tram or bus to complete the journey. Ask if you need to transfer to get to your destination.
What do you think of these Spanish phrases for means of transportation?
Very useful, right?
And to complete your adventure in Spanish you only need information about some of vocabulary related to leisure activities and free time.
When you go to visit a museum.
When you go to dance.
When you go to see a play.
A fair is a social or cultural event in a specific period of time and that takes place in a specific place.
It is taking an itinerary through the city visiting certain places.
Visit places or do activities that are outdoors.
It is usually used to have a snack and chat with friends.
This is one of the most fashionable expressions in Spanish. It is a bit colloquial and talks about the activity of going out for a drink in the afternoon before dinner.
This expression would be equivalent to going out dancing.
If you like to party, it is one of the Spanish phrases that you will learn right away.
Many times students say something like “going out to the party”, but for Spaniards this will be confusing, because if we say going out to the party it seems that we are going to a specific party to which we have been invited.
So, don't hesitate to discover Spain by walking through its streets, mixing with its people and taking advantage of every opportunity to do something fun and special.
To prepare you for leisure in Spain, we leave you more basic vocabulary in Spanish to ask about how to enjoy leisure time in Spain.
“What time does it start…?”
This is one of the basic Spanish phrases to ask about the time at which an activity we want to attend begins.
Questions with the pronoun 'where' are basic Spanish. It is always used to ask a location.
Remember that in a city like Valencia, for example, museums are free on Sundays.
If you come to Valencia, you cannot miss visiting the Umbracle with its lights and its good atmosphere located in the City of Arts and Sciences.
With all this information, you are now more than prepared to travel around Spain and put your Spanish into practice.
Download the free pdf with the most useful travel phrases in Spanish.
Always carry it with you so you can speak in Spanish whenever you need to during your vacation.
You already know that, when you travel, speaking the language of the country you visit can be one of the most fun adventures and now you have a lot of vocabulary and expressions with which to do it and enjoy.
Spanish is a beautiful and easy language to learn.
In addition, it is spoken in many wonderful countries that you can discover on your vacation days.
So, if you want to continue learning it a little more, in Hispania, Spanish school We wait for you with open arms and offer you classes adapted to your needs.
If coming to Valencia for a few weeks to enjoy the summer and learn Spanish is a good plan for you, we have some really fun Spanish courses and vacation courses
And if you have already chosen another destination, Take advantage to learn online!
You know, life takes many turns and the turns give a lot of life.
See you in Valencia? 😉
Article written by Maria Palanca Climente for Hispania, Spanish school
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