Essential Spanish Phrases for Tourists

Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be daunting if you don’t speak the language. Knowing a few basic Spanish phrases can make your trip much smoother and more enjoyable. Here are some essential phrases to get you started:

Greetings and Farewells

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Hello	Hola	OH-la
Good morning	Buenos días	BWAY-nos DEE-as
Good afternoon	Buenas tardes	BWAY-nas TAR-des
Good evening	Buenas noches	BWAY-nas NOH-chays
Goodbye	Adiós	ah-DEE-os
See you later	Hasta luego	AS-ta LWAY-go

Basic Phrases

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Thank you	Gracias	GRAH-thee-as
You’re welcome	De nada	day NAH-dah
Excuse me	Disculpe	dees-KOOL-pay
Please	Por favor	pore fa-VOR
I don’t understand	No entiendo	no en-TYEN-do
Can you help me?	¿Me puede ayudar?	may PWAY-day ah-yoo-DAR?
Where is the bathroom?	¿Dónde está el baño?	DON-day eh-STAH el BAH-nyo?
How much does this cost?	¿Cuánto cuesta esto?	KWAHN-to KWAY-sta EH-sto?
I’d like to buy this	Me gustaría comprar esto	may goo-stah-REE-ah kom-PRAR EH-sto

Numbers

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
One	Uno	OO-no
Two	Dos	DOS
Three	Tres	TRAYS
Four	Cuatro	KWA-tro
Five	Cinco	SIN-ko
Six	Seis	SAYs
Seven	Siete	SYE-tay
Eight	Ocho	OH-cho
Nine	Nueve	NWAY-vay
Ten	Diez	DY-es

These are just a few basic Spanish phrases that can be helpful for tourists. With a little practice, you’ll be able to communicate with locals and make your trip even more memorable.

Remember to be confident and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Most importantly, enjoy your trip and embrace the opportunity to learn a new language!