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A Little Guide to Spanish!
I thought it would be nice for those that don't speak Spanish and want to learn some before you go to any Mexican port, to try out these most used Spanish words and sentences.
In our destination the vast majority of the employees that you'll have contact with at hotels, restaurants, shops, tourist related services, etc. are fully bilingual or at least good enough with the English language so you'll understand each other.
But if you are planning to stay in a budget hotel or go to an off tourist area or even on a tour on your own, a refresher to your Spanish or learning a few new words through this little guide will be very helpful to communicate with the locals.
Besides and regardless of the place you will be in, if you make an effort to communicate in the Spanish language, your efforts will be greatly appreciated and encouraged by the locals and your vacation will probably be even more enjoyable. When you return home, you can also brag about the new words you just learned and that helped you communicate with your new AMIGOS.
If you want something more complete, there are many Spanish phrase handbooks available in most book stores that you can get before your trip. This is very basic help.
GREETINGS
Good morning / Good day Buenos días
Good afternoon Buenas tardes
Good evening / Good night Buenas noches
Good bye Adios
Hello Hola
Happy to meet you Mucho gusto
My name is... Me llamo... / Mi nombre es...
How are you? Como está usted?
Very well, thank you Muy bien, gracias
See you later Hasta luego
Yes Si
No No
Please Por favor
Thank you / (very much) Gracias / Muchas gracias
You're welcome De nada / Por nada
No, thank you No, gracias SorryPerdón / Disculpe
Entrance / In Entrada
Exit / Out Salida
Pull (on doors) Jale
Push (on doors) Empuje
We are Open (businesses) Abierto / Pase
We are Closed (businesses)Cerrado
Do you speak English? Habla usted inglés?
I don't speak Spanish No hablo español
Do you understand me? Me entiende?
I don't understand No entiendo
Please speak slowly Por favor hable despacio
What does it mean? Que significa eso?
Sorry / Excuse me Perdóneme
That's all right Está bien
Don't worry No se preocupe
I beg your pardon Discúlpeme
I'm sorry to trouble youPerdone la molestia
When? Cuando?
Who? Quién?
Why? Porqué?
What? Que?
Where? Donde?
How much is it? Cuanto cuesta?
Is it your best price? Es su mejor precio?
How far is...? Que distancia hay...?
What do you want? Que desea?
I want... / I would like... Quiero... / Quisiera...
What is the matter? Que pasa?
Can you help me? Puede ayudarme?
Can you show me...? Puede mostrarme...?
Can you tell me...? Puede decirme...?
Where is... / are... Donde está... / están...
...the restaurant? el restaurante?
...the hotel...? el hotel...?
...the pool? la alberca?
...the ladies' bathroom / toilet? el baño de señoras?
...the men's bathroom / toilet? el baño de hombres?
...the bus stop to...? la parada del autobus para...?
...the market? el mercado?
Do you accept credit cards?Acepta tarjetas de crédito?
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