A handful of well-chosen Spanish phrases transforms a trip — you'll connect with people, avoid stress, and get warmer service everywhere. Here are the essentials.
Greetings & politeness
- Hola — Hello
- Buenos días / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches — Good morning / afternoon / evening
- Por favor — Please
- Gracias / Muchas gracias — Thank you / Thanks a lot
- Perdón / Disculpe — Sorry / Excuse me
- ¿Habla inglés? — Do you speak English?
Directions & transport
- ¿Dónde está...? — Where is...?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it?
- Quiero ir a... — I want to go to...
- No entiendo. — I don't understand.
Food & shopping
- Una mesa para dos, por favor. — A table for two, please.
- La cuenta, por favor. — The bill, please.
- Quiero... — I want...
Emergencies
- ¡Ayuda! — Help!
- Necesito un médico. — I need a doctor.
Even a little Spanish, said with a smile, opens doors that no app can.
Go beyond phrases
Our Spanish course builds from travel phrases to real conversation, explained in your own language. Start free or see pricing.