Planning a trip to Spain or Latin America? Learning a few key Spanish phrases can make your journey smoother and much more enjoyable. Whether you’re asking for directions, ordering food, or meeting new people, these 20 common expressions will help you communicate with confidence.
Essential Spanish Travel Phrases
- Hola — Hello
- ¿Cómo estás? — How are you?
- Por favor — Please
- Gracias — Thank you
- De nada — You’re welcome
- Perdón / Disculpe — Excuse me / I’m sorry
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost?
- La cuenta, por favor — The check, please
- No hablo mucho español — I don’t speak much Spanish
- ¿Habla inglés? — Do you speak English?
- Me gustaría… — I would like…
- Una mesa para dos, por favor — A table for two, please
- ¿Puede ayudarme? — Can you help me?
- Estoy perdido/a — I’m lost
- ¿Dónde está la estación? — Where is the station?
- ¿A qué hora sale el tren? — What time does the train leave?
- Necesito un taxi — I need a taxi
- Está muy rico — It’s very tasty
- ¡Hasta luego! — See you later!
Travel Tip: Spanish speakers really appreciate when travelers make an effort to use their language — even just a few words! Don’t worry about being perfect; a smile and a simple “gracias” go a long way.
¡Buen viaje! (Have a great trip!)
And if you want to learn more, you can do so with Interlinco’s Spanish courses. Go for it!