When traveling to a Spanish speaking country, knowing some key phrases in Spanish can be very helpful for communication and navigating various situations. Here are 10 essential phrases for travellers:
Hello / Hi - Hola (oh-lah)
Please - Por favor (por fah-vor)
Thank you - Gracias (grah-see-ahs)
Yes - Sí (see)
No - No (noh)
Excuse me / Sorry - Perdón (pehr-dohn) or Lo siento (loh see-ehn-toh)
I don't understand - No entiendo (noh ehn-tee-ehn-doh)
Where is...? - ¿Dónde está...? (dohn-deh ehs-tah...?)
How much does this cost? - ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? (kwahn-toh kweh-stah ehs-toh?)
I would like... - Me gustaría... (meh goos-tah-ree-ah...)
These basic phrases should help you in common situations like ordering food, asking for directions, and being polite. Have a great trip!
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