Useful Spanish phrases



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Learning a few words of Spanish can really ingratiate you with the locals you’ll encounter, adding to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Below are some basics to get you started
 
Greetings: 
Good morning                                         Buenos días
How are you?                                         ¿Cómo estás?
Good afternoon                                      Buenas tardes
Good bye                                               Adiós
 
Most frequently asked questions (theirs): 
Where are you (plural) from?                   ¿De dónde eres (son)?
What time is it?                                           ¿Qué hora es?
Where have you come from?                    ¿De dónde vienes?
Give me (frequent, unwelcome question)    Dáme / regálame
 
Most frequent questions (yours): 
How much is it?                                      ¿Cuánto vale?
What is this place called?                       ¿Cómo se llama este lugar?
What’s your name?                                 ¿Cómo te llamas?
Do you have a map?                                ¿Tienes un mapa?
 
In the street / places: 
Where can I find a currency exchange?    Â¿Dónde encuentro una casa de cambio?
Where is there a cash machine?                Â¿Dónde hay un cajero automatico?
Where is the underground/subway station? ¿Dónde esta la estacion de metro/subte(Buenos Aires)?
Where can I find a taxi?                             ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi?
Where can I find a Supermarket?            ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un supermercado?
Where is the hospital?                               ¿Dónde esta el hospital?
Where can I find a restaurant?               ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un restaurante?
 
In the hotel: 
What floor am I on?                                   ¿En qué piso estoy?
Where are the elevators/lifts?                 ¿Dónde están los ascensores?
How do I access the Internet?                 ¿Cómo puedo acceder a Internet?
How do I call for room service?                ¿Cómo llamo para el servicio de habitación?
How do I call down to the front desk?      ¿Cómo llamo a la recepción?
 
In the restaurant: 
A table for two/four please                     Una mesa para dos/cuatro, porfavor
I would like to drink…                             Me gustaria tomar….
May I see a menu?                                   Puedo ver la carta/menu?
I would like to order..                              Me gustaria pedir…
Can you bring me the check/bill please.     Me trae la cuenta por favor
 
Emergency:
I need help.                                              Necesito ayuda.
I have lost my passport.                        He perdido mi pasaporte.
Someone stole my money.                    Alguien robó mi dinero
I have been robbed.                                Me han robado
I need to call the police.                         Necesito llamar a la policía
I need to call the (country) Embassy     Necesito llamar a la embajada de (country)
Help!                                                           ¡Socorro!
 
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