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45 Easy Spanish Words You Should Know Before Traveling Abroad

So your trip is confirmed! But now you need to learn some basic Spanish. We'll share some easy Spanish words you'll need to know to survive wherever you go.

*Click*Congrats, your tickets are officially booked!You pat yourself on the back, and start envisioning the amazing adventures you'll experience in this upcoming trip.Now that the trip is confirmed, you quickly realize that you should know some basic Spanish words before your trip. Don't worry, we've got you covered.Today, we'll share some easy Spanish words you'll need to know to survive wherever you go.Here they are, and make sure you share this with your travel companion!

45 Easy Spanish Words and Phrases For Travelers

Basic Greetings in Spanish

From hello to getting friendly with strangers, these are the most basic Spanish words you should become familiar with.1. Good morning - buenos días Example: Good morning! Did you sleep well? - ¡Buenos días! ¿Dormiste bien?2. Good afternoon - buenas tardes Example:Good afternoon, is Mr. García in? - Buenas tardes, ¿se encuentra el Sr. García?3. Good evening - buenas nochesExample: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! We have a wonderful show for you tonight. - Señoras y señores, ¡buenas noches! Esta noche les presentamos un espectáculo maravilloso.4. My name is X - me llamoExample: My name is Laura. Nice to meet you. - Me llamo Laura. Encantada de conocerte.5. What's your name? - ¿Cómo te llamas? Example: Hi, my name's Gustavo. What's your name? - Hola, me llamo Gustavo. ¿Cómo te llamas?6. How are you? - ¿Cómo estás? Example: I'm great! How are you? - ¡Estoy genial! ¿Cómo estás tú?7. Do you speak English/Spanish? - ¿Hablas inglés/espanol? Example: Do you speak English at home? - ¿Hablas inglés en la casa?8. Excuse me - perdón Example: Excuse me, could I have a menu please? - Perdón, ¿me puede traer un menú, por favor?9. Hello - hola Example: Hello! How is everything? - ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te va todo?10. Please - Por favor Example: Please, bring me a glass of water. - Por favor, tráigame un vaso de agua.11. Thank you - Gracias Example: Thank you for the flowers. - Gracias por las flores.12. You're welcome - De nada Example: Thank you for coming. - You're welcome. - Gracias por venir. - De nada.

Basic Spanish Vocabulary

Here are some simple questions and responses you can use during the introduction.13. Yes, I speak a little Spanish - Sí, hablo un poco español14. I don't understand - No entiendo Example: I don't understand what you're saying. - No entiendo lo que me dices15. Can you speak a little slower? - ¿Puede hablar un poco más lento?16. I am from Canada - Yo soy de Canada 17. Can you help me? - ¿Me puedes ayudar?Example: I can't carry this by myself. Can you help me? - No puedo cargar esto solo. ¿Me puedes ayudar?18. What time is it? - ¿Qué hora es?Example: What time is it? - It's one in the afternoon. - ¿Qué hora es? - Es la una de la tarde.19. What's your address? - ¿Cuál es su dirección?

Food & Drinks

No doubt you'll be visiting some amazing restaurants and bars during your trip, here's how to prepare for them so you sound like a local.20. I would like - Me gustaría21. A table for two please - Una mesa para dos por favor22. Water - el aguaExample: The healthiest drink is water. - La bebida más sana es el agua.23. A menu - el menú Example: The server brought us an extra menu. - El mesero nos trajo un menú adicional.24. Check please - la cuenta por favor25. Soup - la sopa Example: The taste of my mom's soup takes me back to my childhood. - El sabor de la sopa de mi mamá me hace recordar mi niñez.26. Salad - la ensaladaExample: My favorite salad has romaine lettuce, walnuts, and strawberries. - Mi ensalada favorita tiene lechuga romana, nueces y fresas.27. Calling for the waiter/waitress - señor/señorita!

Asking For Directions

To prevent yourself from getting lost and ensuring your safety, you should become familiar with these words and questions in Spanish.28. Where is the bathroom? - dónde está el baño?Example: I need to freshen up a bit. Where is the bathroom? - Necesito arreglarme un poco. ¿Dónde está el baño?29. Where is the bank? - Dónde está el Banco30. Left - la izquierda Example: You will see the school on the left. - Verás la escuela a la izquierda.31. Right - derecho Example: Put the spoons on the right side of the table. - Coloca las cucharas al lado derecho de la mesa.32. Straight - seguir derechoExample: to keep to the straight and narrow - seguir derecho por el buen camino33. I am going to (the beach) - voy a (la playa)34. How do I get to (the airport)? - Cómo llegar (al aeropuerto)?

Other Spanish words to know

For everything else you may need, from shopping to going out with your friends.35. How much is this? - cuánto cuesta esteExample: I love this dress. How much is this, miss?- Me encanta este vestido. ¿Cuánto cuesta este, señorita?36. Wait for me! - esperarme!Example: Will you please wait for me after the show? We can walk home together. - Por favor, ¿me puedes esperar después del espectáculo? Podemos caminar a casa juntos.37. Want to go out? - ¿Quieres salir?38. I don't feel very good - No me siento muy bien39. Could you repeat that? - ¿Podrías repetir eso?40. See you tomorrow - hasta mañana Example: Ok, I'm heading home. See you tomorrow! - Ok, me voy a casa. ¡Hasta mañana!41. You are beautiful - eres bella Example: You are beautiful because you have an honest heart. - Eres bella porque tienes un corazón honesto.42. Can you take a photo for us? - ¿Puede tomar una foto para nosotros?43. What do you want to do today/tomorrow/this weekend? - Qué quieres hacer hoy/mañana/fin de semana?44. Oh my god - ¡Dios mío! Example: Oh my God! I just won the lottery! - ¡Dios mío! ¡Acabo de ganar la lotería!45. I love this city! - ¡Me encanta esta ciudad!p.s - if you're looking to speak Spanish confidently when you arrive, try out a free trial at Rype. We offer quality private language lessons for 1/10th the price of a language school.

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