ScenioSpanish phrases for travel
These Spanish phrases for travel are grouped by the place you'll need them: airport, hotel, taxi, train station, restaurant, café, bakery, supermarket, pharmacy and clothing store. Every phrase has its English meaning, and each place has a short sample conversation showing what you say and what you might hear back.
How to use this list
- Pick the place you're about to visit and read its conversation aloud, playing both parts.
- Learn the key phrases first, then the useful words that slot into them.
- Short and polite beats perfect. “Por favor” and “gracias” go a long way.
Reading Spanish out loud
- Vowels keep one sound each: a, e, i, o, u are always pronounced the same way.
- The letter h is silent, and j sounds like a strong English h.
- ñ sounds like “ny” in “canyon”, and rr is a rolled r.
- An accent mark shows which syllable is stressed: está, café, habitación.
Ten Spanish phrases to learn first
If you only have time for a few, start with these. They work almost everywhere Spanish is spoken.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hola. | Hello. |
| Buenos días. | Good morning. |
| Por favor. | Please. |
| Gracias. | Thank you. |
| Disculpe. | Excuse me. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much is it? |
| La cuenta, por favor. | The check, please. |
| ¿Dónde está el baño? | Where is the bathroom? |
| No entiendo. | I don't understand. |
| ¿Puede hablar más despacio? | Can you speak more slowly? |
Spanish changes from country to country
The lists below use standard, widely understood Spanish, with some forms that are more common in Spain. In Latin America you may hear “boleto” where these pages say “billete”, and “está bien” or “okey” where Spain says “vale”. Either version is usually understood. Learn the forms of the country you are visiting when you can.
Spanish phrases at the airport
From check-in to boarding without breaking a sweat.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Aquí tiene mi pasaporte. | Here is my passport. |
| ¿Cuántas maletas va a facturar? | How many bags are you checking in? |
| Por favor, me gustaría uno junto a la ventana. | I'd like a window seat, please. |
| Solo para confirmar: puerta [Puerta X] y embarque a las [Hora]. | Just to confirm, that's [Gate X] and boarding at [Time]. |
| Saqué ... de la bolsa, por favor. | Take ... out of your bag, please. |
| Pasen uno por uno. | Step through, one at a time. |
| Pónganlos en una bandeja aparte. | Put them in a separate tray. |
| Fuera del límite. | Over the limit. |
| ¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en llegar? | How long does it take to get there? |
| ¿Ha cambiado la puerta? | Has the gate changed? |
| ¿Podría señalarme el camino de vuelta? | Can you point me back? |
| ¿En qué puerta está? | Which gate is it at? |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| pasaporte | passport |
| referencia de reserva | booking reference |
| tarjeta de embarque | boarding pass |
| puerta | gate |
| facturar | check in |
| equipaje de mano | carry-on |
| exceso de peso | overweight |
| pasillo | aisle |
| ventana | window |
| vuelo | flight |
Sample conversation: Check in for your flight
Agente
Buenos días. ¿Me muestra su pasaporte y la referencia de reserva, por favor?Good morning. May I see your passport and booking reference, please?
You
Aquí tiene mi pasaporte. La referencia de reserva es K7X9M.Here is my passport. The booking reference is K7X9M.
Agente
Gracias. ¿Cuántas maletas va a facturar hoy?Thank you. How many bags are you checking in today?
You
Solo una que irá en bodega. Llevaré una mochila pequeña como equipaje de mano.Just one bag going into the hold. I'll carry on a small backpack.
Agente
¿Prefiere asiento junto a la ventana o al pasillo?Window or aisle for your seat preference?
You
Por favor, me gustaría uno junto a la ventana.I'd like a window seat, please.
Agente
Aquí tiene su tarjeta de embarque. Está en la puerta 12, el embarque es a las 14:30.Here's your boarding pass. You're at Gate 12, boarding at 2:30 PM.
You
Gracias. Solo para confirmar: puerta 12 y embarque a las 14:30.Thanks. Just to confirm, that's Gate 12 and boarding at 2:30 PM.
Agente
Correcto. Que tenga un buen vuelo.That's correct. Have a pleasant flight.
You
Muchas gracias.Thank you.
Spanish phrases at the hotel
Check in, settle in, and get what you need.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Tiene reserva con nosotros? | Do you have a reservation with us? |
| Sí, a nombre de [Name]. | Yes, under the name [Name]. |
| ¿Qué cubre el depósito? | What does the deposit cover? |
| ¿Dónde puedo dejar mis maletas? | Where can I leave my bags? |
| La ducha no tiene agua caliente. | The shower has no hot water. |
| ¿Cuándo empezó? | When did it start? |
| Podemos enviar a alguien. | We can send someone up. |
| ¿Le viene bien? | Does that suit you? |
| ¿Y si no lo han arreglado? | What if it's not fixed? |
| ¿Está incluido el desayuno? | Is breakfast included? |
| ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el gimnasio? | Where can I find the gym? |
| ¿Puedo extender el horario de check-out? | Can I extend my checkout time? |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta por persona? | How much is it per person? |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| reserva | reservation |
| pasaporte | passport |
| tarjeta llave | key card |
| depósito | deposit |
| gastos imprevistos | incidentals |
| checkout | checkout |
| piso | floor |
| confirmación | confirmation |
| salón | lounge |
| pendiente | pending |
Sample conversation: Check in at the front desk
Recepcionista
Buenas noches. ¿Tiene reserva con nosotros?Good evening. Do you have a reservation with us?
You
Sí, a nombre de Alex Mercer. Aquí tiene mi pasaporte.Yes, under the name Alex Mercer. Here is my passport.
Recepcionista
Lo he localizado. La habitación es la 512, en el quinto piso. Aquí tiene dos tarjetas llave.Found it. You're in room five twelve on the fifth floor. Here are two key cards.
You
Perfecto. ¿Podría indicarme qué cubre el depósito y cuándo se devuelve?Great. Could you tell me what the deposit covers and when it comes back?
Recepcionista
Realizamos un bloqueo en su tarjeta para gastos imprevistos.We take a deposit on your card for incidentals.
You
Entendido. ¿A qué hora es el checkout y hay alguna otra información que deba saber?Understood. What time is checkout, and do you have any other info I should know?
Recepcionista
El checkout es a las once. El desayuno está en el segundo piso.Checkout's at eleven. Breakfast is on the second floor.
Spanish phrases for a taxi or rideshare
Say where, agree how, arrive right.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Está cerca de... | It's near the... |
| ¿Cuál entrada está más cerca? | Which entrance is closer? |
| Necesito el que está junto a... | I need the one by the... |
| ¿Podría verificar nuevamente la dirección? | Could you double-check the address? |
| Bájeme aquí. | Drop me off here. |
| Siga derecho hasta que vea... | Go straight until you see... |
| Ese es el lugar correcto. | That's the right place. |
| Busco... | I'm looking for... |
| ¿Usa taxímetro o es tarifa fija? | Is it on the meter or a flat rate? |
| ¿Qué métodos de pago acepta? | What payment methods do you accept? |
| ¿Aproximadamente cuánto saldrá? | About how much will that come to? |
| ¿Eso incluye peajes? | Does that include any tolls? |
| ¿Cuánto tiempo falta para llegar? | How much longer will it take? |
| ¿Podemos tomar otra ruta? | Can we take a different route? |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Riverside | Riverside |
| Entrada | Entrance |
| Referencia | Landmark |
| Gire a la izquierda | Turn left |
| Cerca | Nearby |
| Dirección | Address |
| Calle | Street |
| Fuente | Fountain |
| taxímetro | meter |
| tarifa fija | flat rate |
Sample conversation: Give your destination
Conductor
¿A dónde vamos?Where to?
You
Al Hotel Riverside, en la calle River Road número 405.The Riverside Hotel, 405 River Road.
Conductor
Al Hotel Riverside en la calle Main Street, ¿verdad?The Riverside Hotel on Main Street, right?
You
No, es River Road. No Main Street.No, River Road. Not Main Street.
Conductor
River Road. Entendido. Hay dos entradas allí. ¿Cuál prefiere?River Road. Got it. There are two entrances there. Which one do you want?
You
La entrada principal, cerca de la fuente.The main entrance near the fountain.
Conductor
De acuerdo, lo dejo en la entrada de la fuente. ¿Algo más?Okay, I'll drop you at the fountain entrance. Anything else?
You
No, eso es todo. Gracias.No, that's all. Thanks.
Spanish phrases at the train station
Buy the right ticket and get on the right train.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿A dónde va? | Where are you headed? |
| ¿Solo ida o ida y vuelta? | One-way or return? |
| ¿Clase estándar o primera clase? | Standard or first class? |
| Ese tren está lleno. | That train is full. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta un billete modificable? | How much is a changeable ticket? |
| ¿Es directo? | Is this direct? |
| Busco... | I'm looking for... |
| Ese sale desde... | That one leaves from... |
| ¿Por dónde subo, por las escaleras o el ascensor? | Which stairs or lift should I take? |
| ¿Cuánto tiempo lleva? | How long does it take? |
| Compruebe el panel de destino. | Check the destination board. |
| Entendido. | Got it. |
| Las puertas se bloquean... | The doors lock... |
| Se divide a mitad de camino. | Splits in half. |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| destino | destination |
| salida | departure |
| vuelta | return |
| estándar | standard |
| tarifa | fare |
| clase | class |
| cambio | change |
| billete | ticket |
| expreso | express |
| andén | platform |
Sample conversation: Buy a ticket
Taquillero/a
Buenos días. ¿A dónde va hoy?Hi, where are you headed today?
You
Quiero ir a Oak Creek.I'd like to go to Oak Creek.
Taquillero/a
¿Cuándo desea salir?When do you want to leave?
You
Mañana por la mañana, el tren de las 8:00, por favor.Tomorrow morning, the 8:00 train please.
Taquillero/a
¿Solo ida o ida y vuelta?One-way or return?
You
Ida y vuelta. Regresaré el viernes.Return. I'll be back on Friday.
Taquillero/a
¿Clase estándar o primera clase?Standard or first class?
You
Estándar, por favor.Standard, please.
Taquillero/a
Eso son $45 en total por el viaje redondo.That's $45 total for the round trip.
You
De acuerdo, está bien.Okay, that works.
Spanish phrases at a restaurant
Get a table, order a meal, and enjoy it.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Querría ... | I'd like ... |
| ¿Tiene ...? | Do you have ...? |
| ¿Qué tan picante es? | How spicy is it? |
| Me llevo ... | I'll take ... |
| ¿Qué recomienda? | What do you recommend? |
| Perfecto / Me viene bien. | That works for me. |
| ¿Ya están listos para pedir o les gustaría que les recomiende algo? | Are you ready to order, or would you like some recommendations? |
| Busco algo suave y ligero. | I'm looking for something mild and light. |
| ¿Qué me recomienda hoy? | What do you recommend today? |
| Suena bien. | That sounds good. |
| ¿Podría pedirla con arroz en lugar de pan? | Could I get it with a side of rice instead of bread? |
| ¿Contiene esto frutos secos? | Does this contain nuts? |
| Prefiero algo caliente en lugar de frío. | I'd prefer something warm rather than cold. |
| Me quedo con el [nombre del plato]. | Let's go with the [dish name]. |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| picante | spicy |
| suave | mild |
| fuerte | hot |
| sopa | soup |
| fideos | noodles |
| por defecto | default |
| recomendar | recommend |
| disponible | available |
| recomendación | recommendation |
| popular | popular |
Sample conversation: Order a meal
Camarero
¿Les traigo algo de beber primero?Can I get you something to drink first?
You
Solo agua, por favor.I'll just have a water, please.
Camarero
Claro. ¿Qué les pongo para comer esta noche?Sure. What can I get you tonight?
You
Querría los fideos picantes de pollo y una sopa.I'd like the spicy chicken noodles and one soup.
Camarero
¿La quiere suave o fuerte?Do you want that mild or hot?
You
¿Cuál es el nivel de picante por defecto? Prefiero que sea suave.How spicy is it by default? I'd prefer mild.
Server
Está bastante picante. Puedo preparársela suave.It's pretty hot. I can make it mild for you.
You
Sí, perfecto. Gracias.Yes, that works. Thank you.
Camarero
Entonces: los fideos, una sopa y un agua.So that's the noodles, one soup, and a water.
You
Así es.That's correct.
Spanish phrases at a café
Order exactly what you want, the way you want it.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Quisiera un ... | I'd like a ... |
| ¿Para tomar aquí o para llevar? | For here or to go? |
| Así es. | That's correct. |
| ¿Puedo ponerle ...? | Can I have ... instead? |
| ¿Podrías repetir eso? | Could you repeat that? |
| ¿Es gratis? | Is it free? |
| Creo que esto está mal. | I think this is wrong. |
| ¿Cuánto tardará? | How long will it take? |
| ¿Dónde debo esperar? | Where should I wait? |
| ¿Puedo pedir un reembolso? | Can I get a refund? |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| latte | latte |
| leche de avena | oat milk |
| tamaño | size |
| medio | medium |
| caliente | hot |
| helado | iced |
| tocar | tap |
| recibo | receipt |
| contraseña | password |
| red | network |
Sample conversation: Order a drink
Barista
Hola, ¿qué le preparo?Hi, what can I get for you?
You
Quisiera un latte helado tamaño medio con leche de avena, por favor.I'd like a medium iced latte with oat milk, please.
Barista
¿Para tomar aquí o para llevar?For here or to go?
You
Para llevar, por favor.To go, please.
Barista
Entonces, un latte helado tamaño medio con leche de avena para llevar. Son 6,50 dólares.So, one medium iced latte with oat milk to go. That will be $6.50.
You
Así es.That's correct.
Barista
Puede tocar la tarjeta aquí.You can tap your card here.
You
Aquí tiene.Here you go.
Barista
¡Gracias! Su pedido estará listo en un momento.Thank you! Your order will be ready in just a moment.
You
Genial, gracias.Great, thanks.
Spanish phrases at the bakery
Ask for it by name and get the right number of them.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Me gustaría... | I'd like... |
| De la... | From the... |
| ¿Cortados o enteros? | Sliced or whole? |
| Eso es todo. | That's all. |
| ¿Qué ha salido hoy? | What came out today? |
| ¿Cuándo estará lista la siguiente tanda? | When's the next batch coming? |
| Me llevo dos de esos. | I'll take two of those. |
| ¿Tiene el mismo precio? | Is that the same price? |
| ¿Llevan algún [nut]? | Do they have any [nut] in them? |
| Me llevo el [plain item] en lugar de eso, por favor. | I'll take the [plain item] instead, please. |
| ¿El [part] también contiene [allergen]? | Does the [part] contain [allergen] too? |
| ¿Podría volver a comprobarlo? | Could you double-check? |
| ¿Puedo ver la lista de ingredientes? | Can I see the ingredient list? |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| bandeja | tray |
| bollo | roll |
| pan | loaf |
| cortado | sliced |
| entero | whole |
| paquete | pack |
| croissant | croissant |
| pastel | pastry |
| tanda | batch |
| fresco | fresh |
Sample conversation: Order baked goods
Baker
Hola. ¿Qué le puedo servir hoy?Hi there. What can I get for you today?
You
Me gustaría dos de esos bollos de la bandeja de arriba, por favor.I'd like two of those rolls from the top tray, please.
Baker
Claro. ¿Cortados o enteros?Sure thing. Sliced or whole?
You
Cortados, por favor.Sliced, please.
Baker
Entendido. ¿Algo más?Got it. Anything else?
You
Eso es todo, gracias.That's all, thanks.
Spanish phrases at the supermarket
Find it, price it, pay for it.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿En qué pasillo está ...? | Which aisle is ... in? |
| ¿Está al lado de ...? | Is it next to ...? |
| ¿Cuántos puedo comprar? | How many can I buy? |
| Mire en el almacén, por favor. | Check the back, please. |
| ¿Aún vale el descuento? | Does the discount still apply? |
| ¿Necesito tarjeta para ese precio? | Do I need a card for that price? |
| ¿Ese es el precio final? | Is that the final price? |
| ¿Cuánto es el precio por cada cien gramos? | What's the price per hundred grams? |
| Con tarjeta, por favor. | By card, please. |
| ¿Tiene tarjeta de socio/a? | Do you have a member card? |
| ¿Desea el recibo? | Would you like the receipt? |
| Esa tarjeta ha sido rechazada. | That card was declined. |
| Creo que no. | I don't think so. |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| pasillo | aisle |
| leche de avena | oat milk |
| estante | shelf |
| cereal | cereal |
| marca | brand |
| límite | limit |
| existencias | stock |
| almacén | back |
| descuento | discount |
| socio | member |
Sample conversation: Find an item
Empleado
¿Le puedo ayudar a buscar algo?Can I help you find something?
You
Hola, busco leche de avena Oatly. ¿Sabe en qué pasillo está?Hi, I'm looking for Oatly oat milk. Do you know which aisle it's in?
Empleado
Déjeme revisar... Debería estar en el pasillo 9.Let me check... It should be in Aisle 9.
You
Pasillo 9. Entendido.Aisle 9. Got it.
You
¿Está al lado de la sección de cereales?Is it next to the cereal section?
Empleado
Sí, justo junto a los cereales.Yes, right by the cereals.
Spanish phrases at the pharmacy
Describe what hurts, leave with the right thing.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Tengo ... desde hace dos días. | I've had a ... for two days. |
| Me cuesta tragar. | It's hard to swallow. |
| No tengo fiebre. | I don't have a fever. |
| ¿Qué debería hacer hasta entonces? | What should I do until then? |
| Necesito algo para... | I need something for... |
| ¿Es seguro con...? | Is it safe with... |
| ¿Podría verificar que...? | Could you double-check that... |
| ¿Dónde debería recogerlo? | Where should I pick this up? |
| ¿Cuántas veces al día debo tomarla? | How often should I take it? |
| ¿Durante cuántos días? | For how many days? |
| ¿Con comida o con el estómago vacío? | With food or on an empty stomach? |
| Entonces, una pastilla dos veces al día... | So, one tablet twice a day... |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| dolor de garganta | sore throat |
| tragar | swallow |
| fiebre | fever |
| síntoma | symptom |
| alergia | allergy |
| jarabe | lozenge |
| grave | severe |
| duración | duration |
| dolor de cabeza | headache |
| alérgico | allergic |
Sample conversation: Describe symptoms
Pharmacist
Hola. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle hoy?Hi there. How can I help you today?
You
Tengo un dolor de garganta bastante fuerte desde hace dos días.I've had a pretty bad sore throat for two days now.
Pharmacist
Entiendo. ¿Cuánto tiempo lleva así? ¿Le cuesta tragar?Okay, how long has that been going on? And is it hard to swallow?
You
Me resulta muy difícil tragar cualquier cosa y no me deja dormir por la noche.It's making it really difficult to swallow anything, and it's keeping me up at night.
Pharmacist
¿Tiene fiebre también?Any fever with it?
You
No, solo el dolor de garganta.No fever, just the pain in my throat.
Pharmacist
Vale. Pruebe con este jarabe; tome una dosis cada cuatro horas si es necesario.Alright. Try this liquid lozenge; take one every four hours as needed.
You
¿Debería volver si no mejoro?Should I come back if it doesn't get better?
Pharmacist
Sí, pruébelo durante tres días. Si dentro de ese tiempo no se siente mejor, vuelva a verme.Yes, give it three days. If you're not feeling any better, come see me then.
You
De acuerdo, lo compraré ahora y volveré en tres días.Okay, I'll pick this up and check back in three days.
Spanish phrases in a clothing store
Find your size, try it on, decide out loud.
Key phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Tiene [talla] y [color]? | Do you have it in [size] and [color]? |
| Estoy mirando [artículo]. | I'm looking at [item]. |
| Pruebo esto. | Let me try it on. |
| Me lo llevo. | I'll take it. |
| ¿Cuál es su política de devoluciones? | What is your return policy? |
| ¿Puedo probármelos? | Can I try these on? |
| ¿Cuántas prendas puedo llevar? | How many can I take in? |
| ¿Dónde están los probadores? | Where are the fitting rooms? |
| No me queda bien. | It doesn't fit well. |
| ¿Tienes esto en otra talla? | Do you have this in another size? |
| Me quedo con este. | I'll keep this one. |
| Por favor, cóbramelos. | Please ring these up. |
| Quiero devolver... | I'd like to return... |
| Me queda pequeña/grande. | It's too small/large. |
Useful words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| chaqueta | jacket |
| vitrina | window |
| M | medium |
| azul | blue |
| rojo | red |
| probador | fitting room |
| ticket | receipt |
| política | policy |
| probarse | try on |
| talla | size |
Sample conversation: Ask for another size
Assistant
¿En qué puedo ayudarle?Can I help you?
You
Estoy mirando esa chaqueta de la vitrina. ¿Tiene una talla M y en azul?I'm looking at that jacket in the window. Do you have it in a medium and blue?
Assistant
Voy a mirar al fondo para ver si hay.Let me check the back for you.
Assistant
Se nos ha agotado el azul, pero aquí tenemos otra en rojo.We don't have any blues left, but we've got another red one here.
You
Prefiero el azul. ¿Hay posibilidad de que me lo pidan?Oh, I'd prefer blue. Is there any chance of getting it ordered?
Assistant
Ese no se puede pedir. ¿Le vale el rojo?It's not something we can order. Would the red work?
You
Vale, pruebo primero la roja.Sure, let me try on the red one first.
Assistant
Los probadores están justo allí.The fitting rooms are just over there.
You
Gracias. Me queda perfecta, me la llevo.Thanks. It fits perfectly, so I'll take it.
You
Por cierto, ¿cuál es su política de devoluciones por si cambio de idea?By the way, what is your return policy if I change my mind?
Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful Spanish phrases for travel?
Start with greetings and politeness (hola, por favor, gracias, disculpe), then the questions you'll ask most: how much it costs, where the bathroom is, and how to ask for the check. After that, learn the phrases for the places you will use most, such as the airport, hotel and restaurant.
Are Spanish phrases the same in Spain and Mexico?
Mostly. The differences are in some everyday words, such as “billete” in Spain and “boleto” in Mexico for a ticket. Either form is usually understood, but it helps to learn the one used where you are going.
How can I practice these phrases?
Read each sample conversation aloud and play both parts. In Scenio you can tap any line to hear it, see the English, and rehearse with an AI partner who plays the other role. The AI role-play is part of Premium.
Is there an app that tells me the Spanish word for something I photograph?
Yes. Scenio is an iPhone and iPad app that does this: photograph an object or a scene, and it shows the Spanish word, its pronunciation and example sentences, plus phrases you might say and hear in that place. It's free to start and needs no account.
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Last updated October 31, 2026