50 essential Spanish words for travel
50 Spanish words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.
Travel and accommodation 13 words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| vuelo | flight |
| cuenta | bill |
| lugar | site |
| guía | guide |
| hotel | hotel |
| suite | suite |
| tienda de campaña | tent |
| planta | floor |
| etapa | leg of a journey |
| salida | departure |
| admisión | admission |
| vuelta | return |
| estancia | stay |
Transport and travel 13 words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| autobús | bus |
| autocar | coach |
| moto | motorbike |
| puerto | harbour |
| andén | platform |
| rueda | wheel |
| taxi | taxi |
| carril | lane |
| bicicleta | bicycle |
| avión | plane |
| metro | underground |
| avería | breakdown |
| carretera | road |
Town and public places 12 words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| calle | street |
| estación de tren | train station |
| parque | park |
| plano | map |
| puente | bridge |
| ruido | noise |
| multitud | crowd |
| museo | museum |
| plaza | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| correos | post office |
| estadio | stadium |
| ciudad | city |
Politeness and small talk 12 words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| no | no |
| sí | yes |
| gracias | thank you |
| hola | hiInformal greeting |
| salud | cheers |
| estoy bien | I am fine |
| lo siento | sorryApology |
| buenos días | helloGreeting on arrival, during the day |
| de nada | you are welcomeEveryday use |
| y usted | and you |
| respeto | respect |
| sonrisa | smile |
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