Are you traveling to a Spanish-speaking country? In this post we are going to learn the basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases for travelers.
But first, you should know that here at “Hola Qué Pasa” we have other posts about specific situations that arise when traveling (booking a hotel, ordering in restaurants…).
So if you want to know about these specific situations, make sure to check them out clicking on these links:
| At the Airport | At the Restaurant |
| Train & Bus Station | Doctor's Office |
| Booking a Hotel | At the Gas Station |
| Camping | At the Bank |
| Renting a Car | On the Beach |
| Asking Directions | Pick up Lines |
And now, let’s learn some general vocabulary and phrases for travelers! ✈️🚗
Contents
Phrases
¡Nos vamos de viaje el viernes que viene!
We are going on a trip next Friday!Aún tenemos que hacer las maletas.
We still have to pack our bags.Vamos en avión / barco / tren / autobús.
We go by plane / ship / train / bus.Salimos a las 11 y llegamos a Mallorca a las 16.
We leave at 11 and arrive in Mallorca at 16.Estoy buscando un hotel.
I’m looking for a hotel.He comprado una guía de viaje.
I’ve bought a travel guide.¿Es cara la ciudad?
Is the city expensive?Disculpe, ¿para ir al museo?
Excuse me, how do I go to the museum?¿Hay una oficina de información turística por aquí?
Is there a tourist information office around here?¿Qué tal el viaje?
How was the trip?El viaje estuvo genial.
The trip was great.Lo pasamos estupendamente.
We had a great time.
Vocabulary
Concepts
| el viaje | trip |
| la excursión | excursion |
| el hotel | hotel |
| la hora de salida | time of departure |
| la hora de llegada | time of arrrival |
| el alojamiento | accomodation |
| la atracción turística | tourist attraction |
| el destino | destination |
| la oficina de información turística | tourist information office |
Things we carry with us
| el equipaje | luggage |
| la maleta | suitcase |
| la mochila | backpack |
| el billete | ticket, passage |
| el pasaporte | passport |
| el carné de identidad | ID card |
Means of Transportation
| el avión | airplane |
| el tren | train |
| el autobús | bus |
| el coche el auto | car |
| la moto | motorcycle |
| la bicicleta | bicycle |
| el barco | ship, boat |
| el crucero | cruise ship |
| la caravana | mobile home |
| la autocaravana | motor home |
Actions
| viajar | to travel |
| irse de viaje | to go on a trip |
| salir | to leave |
| llegar | to arrive |
| visitar una ciudad | to visit a town/city |
| reservar | to book, to reserve |
| comprar los billetes | to buy the tickets |
| hacer las maletas | to pack |
| deshacer las maletas | to unpack |