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What other symptoms do you que otros síntomas tienes I will see you again in one te veré de nuevo en una
have? week semana
It itches a lot. siento mucha comezón
Okay, how much do I owe? está bien cuánto debo
I feel nauseous. siento náuseas
They can help you with that at pueden ayudarte con eso en
the front desk. la recepción
Anything else? algo más
Don’t forget to pick up your no te olvides de recoger tu
I feel like I can’t breathe. siento que no puedo respirar
medicine before you leave medicamento
antes de irte
Maybe something bit me. tal vez algo me mordió
Where is the pharmacy? dónde está la farmacia
Can I take your blood puedo tomarte la presión
pressure? It’s on the first floor. está en el primer piso
Yes, sure. sí claro
Is it open twenty-four hours? está abierta a las
You have high blood pressure tienes la presión alta veinticuatro horas
Do you have any medical tienes algún historial médico No, it closes in two hours. no cierra en dos horas
history
I have had heart problems. he tenido problemas Thanks for your help. gracias por su ayuda
cardíacos
I hope you feel better. espero que te sientas mejor
Do you have any allergies? tienes alguna alergia
Goodbye. adiós
I am allergic to peanuts. soy alérgico al maní
Are you taking any medicine? estás tomando algún Beginner Spanish Phrases Every Traveler Needs to Know
medicamento
Top Spanish Phrases for Travel
I am taking vitamins estoy tomando vitaminas
The Basics
Is it very serious? es muy grave
When talking to a Spanish speaker, I recommend you start any
Will I be well soon? estaré bien pronto conversation by letting them know that you’re a beginner. This
way, they’ll be more likely to speak slowly, use gestures, or maybe
The doctor will see you soon. el doctor te verá pronto even find someone to help translate. You can use any of the
following phrases to let them know about your level.
Hello, I am Doctor Cruz hola soy el doctor Cruz
No hablo español. - I don’t speak Spanish.
Can you give me something me puede dar algo para el
for the pain? dolor Solo hablo un poco de español. - I speak only a little Spanish.
Yes, I can prescribe you sí te puedo recetar ¿Habla(s)* inglés? - Do you speak English?
painkillers. analgésicos
Remember the H in Spanish is silent.
Am I sick? estoy enfermo/a
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* Add an s to turn this phrase into the informal version. Lo siento - I’m sorry** - when you do something wrong, you hear
something sad
It’s important that you let the other person know when you don’t
* Add an s to turn this phrase into the informal version or an n when quite understand what they’re saying so they can repeat it, maybe
talking to 2 or more people. more slowly or maybe using other words. This will help you avoid
any misunderstandings.
Adiós. - Goodbye.
¿Cómo? – What was that? - When you want the other person to
Hasta luego. - See you later.* - Not seeing the person again repeat what they said.
¿Lo puede* repetir, por favor? - Can you repeat that, please?
* We say this even when we don’t intend to see the other person ¿Puede* hablar más despacio, por favor? - Could you please talk
again. For example, to a storekeeper or a waiter. more slowly?
The following are used throughout the day and they both can be Entiendo - I understand.
used to say hello and goodbye.
No entiendo - I don’t understand.
Buenos días - Good morning (before 12 pm). Until noon
¿Qué significa eso? - What does that mean? – you do not know
Buenas tardes - Good afternoon (from 12 pm until sunset). Noon to meaning of a word.
8pm
Add an s to turn this phrase into the informal
Buenas noches - Good evening/Good night (after sunset). 8pm to
version.
bed
Shopping
Being Polite
Shopping is a must for many travelers, so here are some useful
A lot of people from Latin America are really sensitive so we are
phrases to help you make a purchase in Spanish.
easily offended when others are too straightforward. I recommend
being as polite as possible and to use the following words to avoid ¿Qué es esto? - What’s this?
any misconceptions.
¿Qué es eso? - What’s that?
Me lo puede anotar, ¿por favor? - Can you write it down for me,
please?
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Now, let’s take a look at some important phrases to use at your Finally, some of the most useful verbs in Spanish that
hotel.
can be used in many different situations.
Tengo una reservación. - I have a reservation.
Me gustaría hacer una reservación. - I’d like to make a reservation. Hay baño ? – is there a restroom here?
¿Tienen cuartos disponibles? - Do you have rooms available?
• Necesito... - I need...
At a Restaurant
o Necesito agua. - I need water.
¿Tienen carta en inglés? - Do you have an English menu?
o Necesito un doctor. - I need a doctor.
¿Tienen opciones vegetarianas/veganas? - Do you have any
vegetarian/vegan options? o Necesito ayuda. - I need help.
¿Dónde está el baño? - Where are the restrooms?
• Quiero... - I want...
¿Aceptan tarjetas? - Do you take cards?
o Quiero un café. - I want a coffee.
La cuenta, por favor. - The check, please.
These are some other phrases that you might find useful on your o Busco el Museo de Historia. - I’m
next trip.
looking for the History Museum.
¿Me puede* tomar una foto, por favor? - Can you take my picture,
please? o Busco la entrada al metro. - I’m looking
* Add an s to turn this phrase into the informal version. for the entrance to the metro.
Ayuda -help
* Use “disculpa” for the informal version. If you are not sure when
to use the formal or the informal, watch this video.
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Un jardinero Gardener
Una jardinera
NATIONALITIES AND PLACES
Una sirvienta Maid
Country Nationality
Un cocinero Cook
Australia Australiano
Una cocenera
Brazil Brasileño/a
Un Panadero BAKER
Canada Canadiense
Una panadera Baker
China Chino/a
Un carnicero butcher
Egypt Egipcio/a
Un enfermero Nurse
France Frances/Francesa
Una enfermera Nurse
Germany Aleman/a
Un(a) dentista dentist
(Switzerland) Suiza Suizo/a
Un cirujano Surgeon
(Sweden) Suecia Seuco/a
Una cirujana Surgeon
Un veterinario Veterinarian
Una veterinaria In Spanish, there are various ways of greeting someone, asking
Un farmacèutico Pharmacist people for personal information or even introducing yourself to
Una faramacèutica Pharmacist others. Here are some of them
Un empleado
Una empleada Employee Buenos dias, Señor Good morning, Sir
Un(a) recepcionista Receptionist Bwe nos dee yas, Sen yor
Un secretario ¿Como se llama? What is your name?
Una secretaria Secretary Komo seh ya mah
Un vendedor Salesman Me llamo Juan My name is Juan
May yamo Juan
Una vendedora Saleswoman
Encantado Pleased to meet you.
Una cajera/o Cashier
Enkan tadoh
Un(a) gerente Manager
¿Cuántos años tienes? How old are you?
Una contadora/o Accountant
Kwan tos an yos ti ye nes
Un baquero Banker
Tengo veinte años I am twenty years old.
Una empresaria/o Businesswoman
Teng goh veyn te an yos
Un conductor Driver
¿De donde eres? Where are you from?
Una conductora Driver
De don de e res
Un(a) piloto Pilot
Soy de Filipinas I am from the Philippines
Una aeromoza/o Flight attendant
Soy de Filipinas
Un camarero Waiter
¿Dónde vives? Where do you live?
Una camarera Waitress
Donde vee ves
Un arquitecto/a Architect
Vivo en Bataan. I live in Bataan.
Un abogado Lawyer Vee voh en Bataan
Una abogada Lawyer ¿Qué lengua hablas? What language do you
Una actriz/ un actor Actress/ actor Keh leng gwa ah blas speak?
Un escritor/a Writer Hablo filipino y ingles. I speak Filipino and English.
Un fotògrafo photographer Ah blo filipino i ing gles
Una fotògrafa Photographer ¿A que te dedicas? What is your profession?
Un(a) artista Artist A keh te de dee kas
Una bailarin/a Dancer Yo soy estudiante. I am a student.
Un mùsico/a Musician Yoh soy es too dee yan the
Un (a) cantante Singer ¿Cuál es tu apellido? What is your surname?
Un (a) estudiante Student Koo wal es tu a peh yi doh
Un(a) periodista journalist Mi apellido es Marquez. My surname is Marquez.
Un presentador Anchorman Mee a peh yi doh es Marquez
Una presentadora Anchorwoman ¿Cuál es tu numero de What is your cellphone
Una costurera Seamstress movil? Number?
Una peluquera/o Hairdresser Koo wal es tu noo meh roh de
Un(a) masajista Masseur/ masseuse) moh veel
Un sacredote priest Me numero de movil es zero My cellphone number is zero
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