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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

SpanishEnglish
vueloflight
cuentabill
lugarsite
guíaguide
hotelhotel
suitesuite
tienda de campañatent
plantafloor
etapaleg of a journey
salidadeparture
admisiónadmission
vueltareturn
estanciastay

Transport and travel 13 words

SpanishEnglish
autobúsbus
autocarcoach
motomotorbike
puertoharbour
andénplatform
ruedawheel
taxitaxi
carrillane
bicicletabicycle
aviónplane
metrounderground
averíabreakdown
carreteraroad

Town and public places 12 words

SpanishEnglish
callestreet
estación de trentrain station
parquepark
planomap
puentebridge
ruidonoise
multitudcrowd
museomuseum
plazasquareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town
correospost office
estadiostadium
ciudadcity

Politeness and small talk 12 words

SpanishEnglish
nono
síyes
graciasthank you
holahiInformal greeting
saludcheers
estoy bienI am fine
lo sientosorryApology
buenos díashelloGreeting on arrival, during the day
de nadayou are welcomeEveryday use
y ustedand you
respetorespect
sonrisasmile

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