You have decided to go to Spain for your vacation, and maybe you know quite a lot of Spanish. Yet many people have no knowledge of the Spanish language and you will need to understand a little bit before you go. English isn’t always widely understood and, because of this, there are seven Spanish phrases that every tourist should know.
1. Mañana = tomorrow. This is something you will get used to in Spain especially when you want something done. It means tomorrow, but it is used to show there is no urgency in having something completed.
2. ¿Me puede ayudar, por favor? = Could you help me, please? If you are ever in a situation where you need help, then this phrase will be very useful for you to get the help that you need.
3. ¿Habla/Hablas ingles? = Do you speak English? When you are in an area where everybody is talking Spanish, and you are not able to be understood, then you might need to find a person who speaks English.
4. Estoy enfermo/a and Necesito un medico = I am sick and I need a doctor. These are two phrases which might be used together, and for that reason, they are classed as one phrase. But it is something that you hope you will never need to ask or say.
5. ¿Cuánto cuesta = how much does this cost? If you are in the market then you will need to know the price of the item. If you are sick then you will also need to know the cost of the medical treatment.
6. ¿Dónde están los baños = Where are the toilets or if you are American, then it will be the bathroom. If you can’t find the local bathroom and can’t ask for them in Spanish, then try the local Fast Food Restaurant.
7. Estoy perdido/a = I’m lost. When you are in a foreign country for the first time, it is easy to get lost. If you are not sure how to ask for directions, then ask the hotel for a business card. If you do get lost, you can ask for directions using the business card. Give it to a taxi driver and they will take you back to your hotel.
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