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Essential Spanish Phrases for Hotel Arrivals – LSFB 034

 

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast. 

If you would like to plan a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and stay at a hotel in the future, this episode is for you.

In today’s session, we will review a list of common Spanish phrases you might hear or use when arriving at a hotel.

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Checking In: Essential Spanish Vocabulary for Hotel Arrivals – LSFB 033

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast. 

If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or have a trip coming up soon, today’s episode is going to be super helpful. 

In today’s session, we will review a list of essential Spanish vocabulary words you might hear or use when arriving at a hotel.

You will hear the word in English first, followed by its translation in Spanish, and then a sentence using that word in English and Spanish.

Let’s get started!

 

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Essential Vocabulary words for Hotel Arrivals:

  1. Reservation – Una reservación
    – I have a reservation for tonight.
    – Tengo una reservación para esta noche.
  1. Hotel – El hotel
    – This hotel is very nice.
    – Este hotel es muy bonito.
  1. Room – La habitación
    – Where is my room?
    – ¿Dónde está mi habitación?
  1. Reception – La recepción
    – The reception is to the right.
    – La recepción está a la derecha.
  1. Check-in – Hacer el check-in
    – I want to check in, please.
    – Quiero hacer el check-in, por favor.
  1. Guest – El huésped
    – I am a guest at the hotel.
    – Yo soy un huésped del hotel.
  1. Key – La llave
    – Here is your key.
    – Aquí está su llave.
  1. ID – La identificación
    – May I see your ID?
    -¿Puedo ver su identificación?
  1. Passport – El pasaporte
    – Here is my passport.
    – Aquí está mi pasaporte.
  1. Luggage – El equipaje
    – My luggage is in the car.
    – Mi equipaje está en el coche.
  1. Elevator – El elevador
    – The elevator is at the end.
    – El elevador está al fondo.
  1. Stairs – Las escaleras
    – You can use the stairs if you prefer.
    – Puede usar las escaleras si prefiere.
  1. Floor – El piso
    – My room is on the second floor.
    – Mi habitación está en el segundo piso.
  1. Lobby – El lobby
    – Please wait in the lobby.
    – Espere en el lobby, por favor.
  1. Concierge – El concierge
    – The concierge can help you.
    – El concierge puede ayudarle.
  1. Bellhop – El botones
    – The bellhop will carry your luggage.
    – El botones llevará su equipaje.
  1. Receptionist – El / La recepcionista
    – The receptionist is very kind.
    – La recepcionista es muy amable.
  1. Form – El formulario
    – I need to fill out this form.
    – Necesito llenar este formulario.
  1. Signature – La firma
    – Please sign here.
    – Firme aquí, por favor.
  1. Credit card – La tarjeta de crédito
    – Can I pay with a credit card?
    -¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
  1. Payment – El pago
    – The payment is made at the end of the stay.
    – El pago se realiza al final de la estancia.
  1. Booking – La reservación
    – I made the booking online.
    – Hice la reservación en línea.
  1. Confirmation – La confirmación
    – I have the confirmation in my email.
    – Tengo la confirmación en mi correo.
  1. Check-out – Hacer el check-out
    – Check-out is at 11 a.m.
    – El check-out es a las 11 a.m.
  1. Early – Temprano
    – I arrived early at the hotel.
    – Llegué temprano al hotel.
  1. Late – Tarde
    – I will arrive late tonight.
    – Voy a llegar tarde esta noche.
  1. Available – Disponible
    – Do you have any rooms available?
    – ¿Tienen habitaciones disponibles?
  1. Occupied – Ocupado
    – The room is occupied.
    – La habitación está ocupada.
  1. Single room – La habitación individual
    – I want a single room.
    – Quiero una habitación individual.
  1. Double room – La habitación doble
    – I need a double room.
    – Necesito una habitación doble.
  1. Bed – La cama
    – The bed is very comfortable.
    – La cama es muy cómoda.
  1. Bathroom – El baño
    – The bathroom is clean.
    – El baño está limpio.
  1. Towel – La toalla
    – Can I have an extra towel?
    – ¿Puede darme una toalla extra?
  1. Air conditioning – El aire acondicionado
    – The air conditioning doesn’t work.
    – El aire acondicionado no funciona.
  1. Heating – La calefacción
    – Does the room have heating?
    – ¿Tiene calefacción la habitación?
  1. Wi-Fi – El Internet inalámbrico
    – Is there free Wi-Fi?
    – ¿Hay internet inalámbrico gratuito?
  1. Password – La contraseña
    – What is the Wi-Fi password?
    – ¿Cuál es la contraseña del internet inalámbrico?
  1. Quiet – Silencioso
    – I want a quiet room.
    – Quiero una habitación silenciosa.
  1. Window – La ventana
    – The room has a big window.
    – La habitación tiene una ventana grande.
  1. View – La vista
    – The view from here is beautiful.
    – La vista desde aquí es hermosa.
  1. Noise – El ruido
    – There is a lot of noise outside.
    – Hay mucho ruido afuera.
  1. Complaint – La queja
    – I want to make a complaint.
    – Quiero hacer una queja.
  1. Problem – El problema
    – I have a problem with my room.
    – Tengo un problema con mi habitación.
  1. Fixed – Arreglado
    – It is already fixed.
    – Ya está arreglado.
  1. Help – La ayuda
    – Can you help me, please?
    – ¿Puede ayudarme, por favor?
  1. Welcome – Bienvenido
    – Welcome to the hotel.
    – Bienvenido al hotel.
  1. To enjoy – Disfrutar
    – Enjoy your stay.
    – Disfrute su estancia.
  1. Stay – La estancia
    – I hope you have a good stay.
    – Espero que tenga una buena estancia. 
  1. Service – El servicio
    – The service here is excellent.
    – El servicio aquí es excelente.
  2. Thank you – Gracias
    – Thank you for your help.
    – Gracias por su ayuda.

 

Practice these words the next time you go to a hotel, to help you feel more confident in Spanish.

 

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Phrases for Ordering Food in Spanish – LSFB 032

 

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast. 

In today’s session, we’re diving into one of the most fun and useful parts of speaking Spanish: I’m talking about ordering food! 

Whether you’re grabbing tacos from a food truck in Mexico or sitting down at a café in Colombia, knowing a few key phrases can make the experience smoother and more enjoyable. 

So grab a snack, sit back, and let’s get you ready to order confidently in Spanish. No stress, no awkward moments, just simple, clear phrases that will help you sound more confident. 

Let’s get started!

 

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Common Phrases for Ordering Food in Spanish:

1. I would like to order, please.

   Quisiera ordenar, por favor.

 

2. Can I see the menu?

   ¿Puedo ver el menú?

 

3. What do you recommend?

   ¿Qué me recomienda?

 

4. I’m ready to order.

   Estoy listo/lista para ordenar.

 

5. What dish do you recommend?

   ¿Qué platillo recomiendas?

 

6. I’ll have the chicken, please.

   Voy a ordenar el pollo, por favor.

 

7. I’d like it without onions.

   Lo quiero sin cebolla.

 

8. Can you make it non-spicy?

   ¿Puede hacerlo sin picante?

 

9. Can you make it without garlic?

   ¿Puede hacerlo sin ajo?

 

10. I’m allergic to nuts.

   Soy alérgico/a a las nueces.

 

11. I’m vegetarian.

   Soy vegetariano/a.

 

12. I’m vegan.

   Soy vegano/vegana.

 

13. Does this have meat?

    ¿Esto tiene carne?

 

14. I’ll take the same.

    Voy a ordenar lo mismo.

 

15. Can I get that to go?

    ¿Puedo pedir eso para llevar?

 

16. I’d like it for here.

    Lo quiero para comer aquí.

 

17. Just water for me, please.

    Solo agua para mí, por favor.

 

18. Can I get a coffee, please.

    Me puede traer un café, por favor.

 

19. A table for two, please.

    Una mesa para dos, por favor.

 

20. We’d like to sit outside.

    Queremos sentarnos afuera.

 

21. We are not ready to order yet.

    Todavía no estamos listos para ordenar.

 

22. Can I have the check, please?

    ¿Me puede traer la cuenta, por favor?

 

23. Is the tip included?

    ¿Está incluida la propina?

 

24. Everything was delicious.

    Todo estuvo delicioso.

 

25. The food was excellent.

    La comida estuvo excelente.

 

26. I’ll pay with a credit card.

    Voy a pagar con tarjeta de crédito.

 

27. I’ll pay in cash.

    Voy a pagar en efectivo.

 

28. Can I get a receipt?

    ¿Me puede dar un recibo?

 

29. Thank you for the service.

    Gracias por el servicio.

 

30. Have a nice day!

    ¡Que tenga un buen día!

 

That’s all for today’s session of Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast. 

Practice these phrases the next time you go to a restaurant or café, and you’ll feel more confident ordering in Spanish. 

 

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How to Use Definite Articles in Spanish – LSFB 031

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast. 

In today’s session, we will learn about using definite articles in Spanish in real life.

Although this is one of those topics mastered with practice, knowing the overall structure of definite articles in Spanish will make things easier for you.

Let’s get started!

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How to Use Indefinite Articles in Spanish – LSFB 030

 

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast.

In today’s session, we will learn about using indefinite articles in Spanish in real life.

The use of articles in Spanish is a topic that often troubles students who instinctively add or remove neutral articles in places where specific ones are required in terms of gender and number.

Although this is one of those topics mastered with practice, knowing the overall structure of indefinite articles will make things easier for you.

You can listen to the podcast session here:

 

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Essential Food Vocabulary in Spanish – LSFB 029

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast.

In this session, we will learn common Food Vocabulary in Spanish that can be used in everyday life.

Whether you are traveling, eating out, or just shopping for groceries, these essential vocabulary words will help you navigate most situations involving food.

I will say each word in English, followed by its translation in Spanish, and then we will review a short example or a tip to make things easier. Continue reading “Essential Food Vocabulary in Spanish – LSFB 029”

Spanish Vocabulary for the Home – LSFB 028

 

Welcome to a new session of the Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast.

In this session, we will explore common Spanish words related to different parts of a house, from the kitchen to the bedroom. By the end, you’ll have the tools to describe your surroundings and improve your conversational skills.

Continue reading “Spanish Vocabulary for the Home – LSFB 028”

How to use Singular and Plurals in Spanish? – LSFB 027

 

Learning a new language can be an exciting journey, especially when you dive into the building blocks of grammar.

In Spanish, understanding how to use singular and plural forms correctly is one of the first steps.

In this session, we will explore the fundamental rules that govern singular and plural nouns in Spanish. This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through converting singular nouns to their plural forms and vice versa, providing you with clear examples and easy-to-follow explanations.

Spanish grammar might seem daunting at first, but once you understand that most nouns follow consistent patterns, it becomes much simpler.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session is designed to give you a solid foundation in the use of singular and plural forms in Spanish. Let’s begin this exciting journey into Spanish grammar together! Continue reading “How to use Singular and Plurals in Spanish? – LSFB 027”

Phrases to Ask for Directions in Spanish – LSFB 026

 

Are you ready to explore Spanish-speaking destinations with confidence? Whether you’re planning a vacation, studying the language, or simply eager to connect with locals, knowing how to ask for directions in Spanish is a crucial skill for every beginner.

In bustling city streets or quaint neighborhood paths, clear communication can open doors and create memorable experiences.

In this session, we will introduce you to essential Spanish phrases that will help you ask for directions easily and naturally. Continue reading “Phrases to Ask for Directions in Spanish – LSFB 026”

Phrases for Giving Directions in Spanish – LSFB 025

 

Welcome to a new session of Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast. In this session, we will learn phrases that can be used when giving directions in Spanish. Whether you are planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country or simply want to improve your language skills, this episode is designed with you in mind. Navigating unfamiliar streets or guiding a friend to your favorite café can be challenging when you are not confident in your language abilities. In this session, we will introduce you to essential Spanish words and phrases that make giving and understanding directions much easier. Continue reading “Phrases for Giving Directions in Spanish – LSFB 025”