Spain Travel Guide: Spanish Phrasebook. Useful Spanish Words and Phrases.

For those who love to travel and explore new places, one of the best things you can do to prepare for your vacation is to learn a new language. You don’t need to master every conjugation of every verb, but knowing a few basic words and phrases will help you get around town much more quickly. You can order the best items on the menu, ask directions if you get lost and make friends and have some conversation with the locals during the day.

For some people, learning a new language is quite easy enough. It can be as simple as having to hear it for a few times while being immersed in another culture or country for a period of time. Picking up a travel phrase book is the easiest solution for many people, and it can help you get by for most of the trip. For most people, going to a language school or learning using language tapes is the way to go. Whatever way you decide to learn a new language, it not only helps you make your way around a country, especially if you’re planning to stay there for a while for business or an extended holiday, it’s a great way to learn about the people of the land and gain a deeper understanding of the culture.

For those who need to have some important documents translated in the language of the country that you want to go to, then it’s highly suggested that you use the services of a professional language translation service provider. When you need to get a translation of something done just right, then working with professionals is the way to go. You can get a professional language translation done that is fast, reliable, and most importantly, accurate.

We have a taken the time to prepare a travel guide for you. This can prove invaluable when you travel to other countries in any part of the world. Our country travel guide, specifically our Spain Travel Guide is written in several easy to read sections. It begins with a country overview, followed by some suggestions on what you can see and do while you travel around Spain. There are also some useful Spanish words and phrases that you will most likely use during your trip to Spain. As an added plus, you can also read about travel safety tips when you travel to and around Spain, which you may not find in many other travel guides.

Spain Useful Words and Phrases (Useful Spanish Words and Phrases)

Here are some everyday Spain useful words and phrases in Spanish that you will find useful when you travel to Spain.

Basic Phrases

Hello
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
You’re welcome.
Please.
Yes.
No.
Maybe
Always
Never
Sometimes
Who
Why
What
When
Excuse me.
Pardon me.
I’m sorry.
I don’t understand.
I don’t speak Spanish.
I don’t speak Spanish very well.
Do you speak English?
Speak slowly, please.
Repeat, please.
What’s your name?
How are you?
I think so
I don’t think so
Don’t mention it
Is the tip included?
How much does that cost?
Is there a public phone here?
Can I go on the Internet?
Can you help me?
Where is the bathroom?
What time is it?

Hola
Gracias.
Muchas gracias.
De nada.
Por favor.
Sí.
No
talvez
siempre
nunca
a veces
quien
porque
que
cuando
Con permiso.
Perdone.
Lo siento.
No entiendo.
No habloespañol.
No habloespañolmuybien.
Hablainglés?
Habledespacio, por favor.
Repita, por favor.
Cómo se llama?
Cómoestá?
creoquesi
creoque no
no hay de que
Incluye la propina?
Cuánto cuesta?
Hay algúnteléfonopúblicoaqui?
Puedoconectame con el internet?
Me podriaayudar? Puedeustedayudarme?
Dóndeesta el baño?
Quehoraes?

Spain Useful Words and Phrases – Asking for Directions

I am lost
Where?
Excuse me, where is …?
Can you show me on this map?
Where are the taxis?
Where is the exit?
Is it near?
Is it far?
Go straight ahead.
Go that way.
Go back.
Go straight
Turn right.
Turn left.
Take me to this address, please.
What is the fare?
Stop here, please.
Entrance
Exit
Airport
Bank
Beach
Church
Grocery store
Museum
Police station
Post office

Estoyperdido
Dónde?
Disculpe, dóndeestá …?
Me puedesmostrardonde enestemapa?
Dóndeestán lost taxis?
Dóndeesta la salida?
Estácerca?
Estálejos?
Siga recto.
Vaya en aquelladirección.
Vuelva.
Irderecho/ Vayaderecho
Gire a la derecha.
Gire a la izquierda.
Llévemeaestadirección, por favor.
Cuantoes la tarifa?
Deténgaseaqui, por favor.
entrada
salido
el aeropuerto
el banco
la playa
la iglesia
almacen
museo
la estacion de la policia
los correos

Spain Useful Words and Phrases – Basic Greetings

Hello!
Good morning!
Good day!
Good evening!
How are you?
I am fine.
Very well.
So-so.
What’s your name?
I am Mr. …
I am Mrs. / Miss …
It’s nice to meet you.
Goodbye.
See you later.
See you soon.
Bless you
Goodnight.
Are you married?
I am single
I am married
I am not interested
Where do you live?
I live in the United States.
This is my husband.
This is my wife.
This is my friend.
This is my boyfriend.
This is my girlfriend.
This is my daughter.
This is my son.
I had a wonderful time.
Are you hurt?
I love Spain.
The country is beautiful.

Hola!
Buenos días!
Buendía!
Buenasnoches!
Cómoestá?
Estoybien.
Muybien.
Más o menos.
Cómo se llama?
Yo soy el Señor …
Yo soy la Señora / Señorita …
Mucho gusto.
Adiós.
Hasta luego.
Hasta pronto.
Salud
Buenasnoches.
Esustedcasado?
Yo soy sola
Estoycasado
No me interesa / no estoyinteresado
Dónde vive?
Vivo en los EstadosUnidos.
Éstees mi esposo.
Éstaes mi esposa.
Éstees mi amigo.
Ésteesnovio.
Éstaes mi novia.
Estaes mi hija.
Este es mi hijo.
Lo pasé de maravilla
Estaslastimado?
Me encantaEspana.
El paiseshermoso.

Spain Useful Words and Phrases – When Shopping

How many
How much does that cost?
At what time does the store open?
At what time does the store close?
What would you like?
Can I help you?
Do you want to buy this?
I would like this.
How many are there?
There are many.
Here it is.
Is that all?
I’d like to pay in cash.
I’d like to pay by credit card.
Can I order this online?
Price
Bill
Dressing room
women’s clothes
men’s clothes
underwear
blouse, skirt, dress
pants, shirts, ties
shoes and socks
jeans
bookstore
bakery
market
supermarket

cuantos
Cuánto cuesta?
A quéhoraabre la tienda?
A quéhoracierra la tienda?
Quéestábuscando?
Necesitaalgunaayuda?
Quierecomprarlousted?
Necesitoesto.
Cuántos hay?
Hay muchos.
Aquí lo tiene.
Esoestodo?
Me gustaríapagar en efectivo.
Me gustaríapagar con tarjetade crédito.
Puedoordenarestopor el internet?
el precio
la cuenta
camerino, probador
ropa para mujeres
ropa para hombres
ropainterior
blusa, falda, vestido
pantalones, camisa, corbata
zapatos y calcetines
aqueros
librería
panadería
mercado
supermercado

Spain Useful Words and Phrases – When Dining Out

Where is a good restaurant?
I would like a reservation
A table for two, please.
Do you have a high chair?
I would like a non-smoking table
The menu, please.
The wine list, please.
I would like something to drink.
Do you have a vegetarian dish?
A glass of water, please.
A cup of tea, please.
A coffee with milk.
That’s all.
The check, please.
Is the tip included?
Enjoy the meal!
To your health!
It’s delicious!
I am hungry.
I am thirsty.
I like my steak rare.
I like my steak medium.
I like my steak well done.
Another, please.
More, please.
Pass the… please.
spicy
sweet
sour
appetizers
menu of the day
plate of the day
main course
dessert
salt
pepper
sugar
oil
olive oil
unsalted
unsweetened
soup
salad
bread
butter
cheese
egg
boiled egg
scrambled egg
honey
noodles
rice
cheese
vegetables
chicken
pork
beef
lamb
duck
fish
shrimp
prawn
squid
rabbit
sausage
bacon
beans
potato
juice
mineral water
soft drink
coffee
tea
cream
pie
cookie
ice cream
mint
beer
a bottle of wine
red wine
white wine
ice cubes
seafood restaurant
breakfast
lunch
food
snack
drink
dinner
entrée
plate
fork
knife
spoon
silverware
napkin
cup
glass
drinking straw

Me recomiendaalgúnrestaurante?
Quierohacerunareservación
Una mesa para dos, por favor
Tienenunasillaalta?
Quierouna mesa en la área de no fumar
La carta, por favor
La lista de vinos, por favor
Quisieraalgo para beber
Tienealgúnplatovegetariano?
Unvaso de agua, por favor
Unté, por favor
Un café con leche
Esoestodo
La cuenta, por favor
Incluye la propina?
Buenprovecho!
Salud!
Estáriquísima!
Tengohambre
Tengo sed
Quisiera la carne pocococida
Quisiera la carne a mediococer
Quisiera la carne biencocida
Otro, por favor
Más, por favor
Por favor, páseme la…
picante
dulce
amargo
primer plato
menu del dia
plato del dia
plato principal
un postre
sal
pimienta
azúcar
aceite
aceite de oliva
sin sal
sin azucar
sopa
ensalada
pan
mantequilla
queso
huevo
huevococido
los huevosrevueltos
la miel de abeja
fideos
arroz
queso
verduras
pollo
cerdo
carne
cordero
pato
pescado
camarón
gamba
calamar
conejo
salsicha
tocino
frijoles
patata
zumo, jugo
agua mineral
un refresco, una soda
cafe
te
la crema
tarta
galleta
helado
menta
cerveza
unabotella de vino
vino tinto
vino blanco
hielo
unamarisqueria
el desayuno
almuerzo, almorzar
comida
bocadillo
beber
la cena
una entrada
plato
tenedor
cuchillo
cuchara
los cubiertos
servilleta
taza
vaso
un popote

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