50 Common Spanish Phrases for Travel & Everyday Conversation (with Audio)
It's a familiar cycle: you learn a handful of Spanish phrases before a trip, feel prepared, and then freeze the moment a real conversation starts. The words weren't gone. They just never got the chance to settle into long-term memory.
Here are 50 Spanish phrases for the situations you'll actually meet: greetings and courtesy, small talk, asking for directions, ordering at a restaurant, shopping, and emergencies. They're free to read, print, and keep. And if you'd like them to stick for good, the same deck lives in Repetra with native audio and spaced repetition.
Greetings & Courtesy
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Encantado de conocerte. | It's nice to meet you. |
| ¿Qué tal? | How's it going? |
| ¡Que tengas un buen día! | Have a nice day! |
| Muchas gracias por tu ayuda. | Thank you very much for your help. |
| Perdona, ¿puedo preguntarte algo? | Excuse me, may I ask you something? |
| Siento molestarte. | Sorry to bother you. |
Small Talk
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? |
| Soy de Estados Unidos. | I'm from the United States. |
| ¿A qué te dedicas? | What do you do for a living? |
| ¿Vives por aquí? | Do you live around here? |
| Es mi primera vez aquí. | This is my first time here. |
| Me gusta mucho este lugar. | I like it here very much. |
| Hace un tiempo precioso hoy. | The weather is beautiful today. |
Communication
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| No entiendo. | I don't understand. |
| ¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor? | Could you speak more slowly, please? |
| ¿Puedes repetirlo, por favor? | Could you repeat that, please? |
| ¿Hablas inglés? | Do you speak English? |
| ¿Cómo se dice esto en español? | How do you say this in Spanish? |
| ¿Qué significa esta palabra? | What does this word mean? |
| ¿Me lo puedes escribir, por favor? | Could you write it down, please? |
| Solo hablo un poco de español. | I only speak a little Spanish. |
| Todavía estoy aprendiendo español. | I'm still learning Spanish. |
Directions & Transport
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Perdona, ¿dónde está el baño? | Excuse me, where is the bathroom? |
| ¿Cómo llego a la estación de tren? | How do I get to the train station? |
| ¿Está lejos de aquí? | Is it far from here? |
| Me he perdido. | I'm lost. |
| ¿Me lo puedes enseñar en el mapa? | Can you show me on the map? |
| ¿Dónde puedo comprar un billete? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| ¿A qué hora sale el autobús? | What time does the bus leave? |
| Gira a la izquierda y luego sigue recto. | Turn left, then go straight ahead. |
| ¿Hay un buen restaurante cerca? | Is there a good restaurant nearby? |
At the Restaurant
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Una mesa para dos, por favor. | A table for two, please. |
| ¿Puedo ver el menú, por favor? | Could I see the menu, please? |
| ¿Qué me recomiendas? | What do you recommend? |
| Me gustaría un café, por favor. | I would like a coffee, please. |
| Soy vegetariano. | I'm vegetarian. |
| ¡Buen provecho! | Enjoy your meal! |
| La cuenta, por favor. | The check, please. |
| ¡Estaba delicioso! | It was delicious! |
Shopping
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | How much does this cost? |
| ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito? | Do you take credit cards? |
| Solo estoy mirando, gracias. | I'm just looking, thank you. |
| ¿Puedo probármelo? | Can I try it on? |
Emergencies & Health
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Necesito ayuda. | I need help. |
| ¡Llama a una ambulancia, por favor! | Call an ambulance, please! |
| No me encuentro bien. | I don't feel well. |
| Necesito un médico. | I need a doctor. |
| ¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana? | Where is the nearest pharmacy? |
Everyday Essentials
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Qué hora es? | What time is it? |
| Un momento, por favor. | Just a moment, please. |
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