30 Spanish phrases for holidays you need to know
If you want to learn Spanish –and you’d love to challenge yourself–, here you are some Spanish phrases for holidays that could come really handy at very punctual times.
It’s summer (could be winter) and you find yourself making reservations for a hotel/hostel/B&B room, booking a flight to some paradise, or needing space to walk through the aisle to the bathroom. In any case, learning this Spanish summer vocabulary won’t hurt you.
Here is the list with 30 Spanish phrases for holidays (with their English translations in the next column) that you may memorize and practice if you are a Spanish beginner student or improvise over if you are a tad bit.
SPANISH HOLIDAY VOCAB
EN EL HOTEL |
AT THE HOTEL |
| 1. Quiero hacer una reserva para la primera semana de agosto. ¿Tienen habitaciones disponibles? | I’d like to make a reservation for the first week in August. Do you have any vacancies? |
| 2. ¿A qué hora es el desayuno? | At what time is breakfast? |
| 3. ¿Tienen wifi? ¿Cuál es la contraseña? | Do you have wi-fi? What’s the password? |
| 4. ¿A qué hora es la salida? | What’s the check-out time? |
| 5. ¿Tienen servicio de taxi? | Do you have/Is there taxi service? |
| 6. ¿Podría indicarme cómo llegar a…? | Could you tell me how to get to |
| 7. ¿Cuál es el precio de una habitación doble? | How much is the daily rate for a double room? |
| 8. Buenos días. Tengo una reserva para hoy. Está a nombre de Fulanito. | Good morning. I have a reservation for today. It’s under the name of Fulanito. |
| 9. ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito? | Can I pay by credit card? |
| 10. ¿Me podría traer una almohada extra? | Could you bring me an extra pillow? |
| 11. ¿Hay algún museo o atracción turística cerca de aquí? | Is there a museum or attraction nearby? |
| 12. Quisiera que mañana me llamaran para despertarme a las 7:30 am. | I would like a wake-up call tomorrow at 7:30 am. |
EN EL AEROPUERTO |
AT THE AIRPORT |
| 1. ¿Me puede decir donde está la sala de espera? | Can you tell me where the departure lounge is? |
| 2. Hola, necesito un billete de ida y vuelta. | Hello, I need a round-trip ticket. |
| 3. ¿Es posible reservar un asiento con ventana? | It is possible to book a window seat? |
| 4. ¿Cómo puedo registrar mi equipaje? | How can I check- in my luggage? |
| 5. Estoy aquí en unas vacaciones familiares. | I’m here on a family vacation. |
| 6. Estoy aquí en un viaje de negocios. | I’m here on a business trip. |
| 7. ¿Es esta la terminal correcta para mi vuelo de conexión? | Is this the correct terminal for my connecting flight? |
| 8. ¿Podría decirme dónde se encuentra el transporte para las terminales y cuánto tiempo se tarda en llegar? | Could you tell me where the terminal transfer is and how long it will take? |
| 9. ¿Dónde están los tableros de salidas? | Where are the departure boards? |
| 10. ¿Cómo llego a la Puerta de embarque 55? | How do I get to Gate 55? |
| 11. ¿Hay un área para dormir? | Is there a sleeping lounge or sleeping area? |
| 12. ¿Hay zona de juegos infantil? | Is there a children’s play area? |
EN EL AVIÓN |
ON THE PLANE |
| 1. ¿Puedo ir al baño ahora? | May I go to the bathroom now? |
| 2. ¿Me podría traer un poco de agua, por favor? | Could you please bring me some water? |
| 3. Aún no he terminado, disculpe. | Sorry, I am not done. |
| 4. ¿Podría traerme una manta? | Could you bring me a blanket? |
| 5. ¿Me puede indicar cómo reclinar mi asiento? | Can you tell me how to recline my seat? |
| 6. ¿Me permite salir, por favor? | Would you please let me out? |
HAVE A SAFE TRIP
We hope these Spanish phrases for holidays are useful to you. They may turn out to be somewhat rigid, cartoonish, over the years, especially as you master your Spanish. It will be a matter of looking back when the time comes. However, you need to start at some point, and it will usually be from lists like these. Practice them aloud, in an environment where you feel comfortable. We also recommend that you go in your mind over what you will say before phrasing anything out, to prevent slips or mispronunciations (yes, they will create funny situations and perhaps dear memories).
Anyway, have fun, enjoy your holidays, and remember reaching out to your air carrier to find out how long in advance you need to be at the airport!
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