Essential Spanish phrases for your trip
10/8/2026 · 1 min read
You don't need to be fluent to travel well. A few phrases cover most situations.
At the airport
- ¿Dónde está la puerta de embarque? — Where is the boarding gate?
- Vengo de turismo. — I'm here as a tourist.
- He perdido mi equipaje. — I've lost my luggage.
At the hotel
- Tengo una reserva a nombre de… — I have a reservation under the name…
- ¿A qué hora es el desayuno? — What time is breakfast?
- ¿Me puede dar la contraseña del wifi? — Could you give me the wifi password?
At the restaurant
- Una mesa para dos, por favor. — A table for two, please.
- ¿Qué me recomienda? — What do you recommend?
- La cuenta, por favor. — The bill, please.
On the street
- ¿Cómo llego a…? — How do I get to…?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it?
In an emergency
- Necesito ayuda. — I need help.
- ¿Dónde hay una farmacia? — Where is there a pharmacy?
- Llame a una ambulancia, por favor. — Please call an ambulance.
Remember that vocabulary changes from country to country. Before you travel, it's worth learning the words used at your destination.