Airport
Where is the check-in desk?
¿Dónde está el mostrador de facturación?
Approximate pronunciation: DOHN-deh eh-STAH el mos-trah-DOR deh fak-too-rah-SYON
Use this when you need to find your airline desk.
Spanish for real travel moments
Spanish Travel Phrases for Real-World Situations
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Airport
Which gate does the flight leave from?
¿De qué puerta sale el vuelo?
Approximate pronunciation: deh keh PWEHR-tah SAH-leh el BWEH-loh
“Puerta” means gate or door.
Airport
Is the flight delayed?
¿El vuelo está retrasado?
Approximate pronunciation: el BWEH-loh eh-STAH reh-trah-SAH-doh
You can also point to your flight number.
Airport
My luggage has not arrived.
Mi equipaje no ha llegado.
Approximate pronunciation: mee eh-kee-PAH-heh noh ah yeh-GAH-doh
Useful at baggage claim or the lost-luggage desk.
Airport
I have a connecting flight.
Tengo un vuelo de conexión.
Approximate pronunciation: TEHN-goh oon BWEH-loh deh koh-nek-SYON
Use this when asking for the transfer route.
Hotel
I have a reservation.
Tengo una reserva.
Approximate pronunciation: TEHN-goh OO-nah reh-SEHR-bah
Add your name after this sentence.
Hotel
What time is check-out?
¿A qué hora es la salida?
Approximate pronunciation: ah keh OH-rah es lah sah-LEE-dah
“La salida” is commonly used for hotel check-out.
Hotel
The room key does not work.
La llave de la habitación no funciona.
Approximate pronunciation: lah YAH-beh deh lah ah-bee-tah-SYON noh foon-SYOH-nah
This works for a physical key or key card.
Hotel
What is the Wi-Fi password?
¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi?
Approximate pronunciation: kwahl es lah kohn-trah-SEH-nyah del WEE-fee
In many Spanish-speaking places, Wi-Fi is pronounced “wee-fee.”
Hotel
Could I have another towel, please?
¿Me puede traer otra toalla, por favor?
Approximate pronunciation: meh PWEH-deh trah-EHR OH-trah toh-AH-yah por fah-BOR
A polite request for housekeeping or reception.
Restaurant
A table for two, please.
Una mesa para dos, por favor.
Approximate pronunciation: OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah dos por fah-BOR
Change “dos” to the number of people in your group.
Restaurant
Could I see the menu, please?
¿Me trae el menú, por favor?
Approximate pronunciation: meh TRAH-eh el meh-NOO por fah-BOR
A natural, polite way to ask for the menu.
Restaurant
Do you have vegetarian options?
¿Tienen opciones vegetarianas?
Approximate pronunciation: TYEH-nen op-SYOH-nes beh-heh-tah-RYAH-nahs
For vegan, say “opciones veganas.”
Restaurant
I am allergic to nuts.
Soy alérgico a los frutos secos.
Approximate pronunciation: soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh ah los FROO-tos SEH-kos
If you are female, say “alérgica.” Confirm ingredients directly with staff.
Restaurant
The bill, please.
La cuenta, por favor.
Approximate pronunciation: lah KWEHN-tah por fah-BOR
This asks for the check at the end of a meal.
Transportation
Where is the nearest station?
¿Dónde está la estación más cercana?
Approximate pronunciation: DOHN-deh eh-STAH lah es-tah-SYON mahs sehr-KAH-nah
Works for metro, train, or bus stations with context.
Transportation
One ticket to the city center, please.
Un billete al centro, por favor.
Approximate pronunciation: oon bee-YEH-teh al SEHN-troh por fah-BOR
In parts of Latin America, “boleto” or “pasaje” may be more common.
Transportation
Does this bus stop at the airport?
¿Este autobús para en el aeropuerto?
Approximate pronunciation: EHS-teh ow-toh-BOOS PAH-rah en el ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh
Use this before boarding if you are unsure of the route.
Transportation
Could you take me to this address?
¿Me puede llevar a esta dirección?
Approximate pronunciation: meh PWEH-deh yeh-BAR ah EHS-tah dee-rek-SYON
Show the written address as you ask.
Transportation
How long does the journey take?
¿Cuánto dura el trayecto?
Approximate pronunciation: KWAHN-toh DOO-rah el trah-YEK-toh
Useful for buses, trains, taxis, or ferries.
Shopping
How much does this cost?
¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
Approximate pronunciation: KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah EHS-toh
Point to the item if you do not know its name.
Shopping
Can I pay by card?
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
Approximate pronunciation: PWEH-doh pah-GAR kohn tar-HEH-tah
Ask before purchase in small shops or markets.
Shopping
Do you have this in another size?
¿Tiene esto en otra talla?
Approximate pronunciation: TYEH-neh EHS-toh en OH-trah TAH-yah
“Talla” means clothing or shoe size.
Shopping
Could I have the receipt, please?
¿Me da el recibo, por favor?
Approximate pronunciation: meh dah el reh-SEE-boh por fah-BOR
“Ticket” is also common in some countries.
Shopping
I am just looking, thank you.
Solo estoy mirando, gracias.
Approximate pronunciation: SOH-loh es-TOY mee-RAHN-doh GRAH-syahs
A polite reply when a shop assistant offers help.
Emergency
I need help.
Necesito ayuda.
Approximate pronunciation: neh-seh-SEE-toh ah-YOO-dah
Say this clearly, then explain or point to the problem.
Emergency
Call the police, please.
Llame a la policía, por favor.
Approximate pronunciation: YAH-meh ah lah poh-lee-SEE-ah por fah-BOR
Emergency numbers vary by country; check the local number before travel.
Emergency
I need a doctor.
Necesito un médico.
Approximate pronunciation: neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh
Use “una médica” if you specifically mean a female doctor.
Emergency
I am lost.
Estoy perdido.
Approximate pronunciation: es-TOY pehr-DEE-doh
If you are female, say “perdida.”
Emergency
I lost my passport.
Perdí mi pasaporte.
Approximate pronunciation: pehr-DEE mee pah-sah-POR-teh
Contact local police and your embassy or consulate.
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Key Travel Situations
Travel usually gives you only a few seconds to find the right words. This phrase finder focuses on common tasks: checking in, asking for directions, ordering food, paying, and getting help. Each card pairs an English meaning with Spanish text, a rough pronunciation guide, and a note about when to use it.
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Small differences matter
Regional Variations & Safety Notes
Spanish vocabulary and formality vary across countries. A transport ticket might be a billete, boleto, or pasaje. The wording here aims to be widely understood, but local usage can differ. For allergies, medical needs, legal matters, or emergencies, confirm critical details with a qualified local person.
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