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Airport Spanish 101: Travel Phrases (with Infographics)

Madison Rittenhouse

We can all agree that speaking Spanish at the airport when you’re not well versed in the language can be challenging. Luckily, we’ve laid out the most important phrases to know in order to hold a Spanish airport conversation, along with essential Spanish travel vocabulary.

We’ve also included a Spanish Travel Conversation cheat sheet to download and take with you (even when WiFi fails you!). Let’s get into it!

Spanish Phrases for Airport Travel

From basic to advanced, we have compiled all of the necessary airport survival phrases so you’ll never lose a suitcase or be stuck hunting for an outlet again.

Basic Spanish Phrases for Travelers:

Spanish phrases for catching your flight:, find your lost baggage with these important spanish phrases:.

Spanish Phrases for Navigating the Airport:

Spanish phrases for when you’re in the air:, never get lost in translation again – take us with you.

Traveling to a Spanish-speaking airport? Now you’re ready to take on the experience with these important Spanish phrases! Make sure to take these must-pack travel essentials with you.

If you are ready to stop getting lost in translation and start conversing in Spanish confidently, try our battle-tested Pimsleur Spanish course . Download our lessons and listen to them on-the-go (even when you’re thousands of feet up in the air).

¡ Qué tenga un buen viaje (Have a good trip)!

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Spanish Vocabulary for Planes and Airports

Spanish for Travelers

History & Culture
Pronunciation
Writing Skills
B.A., Seattle Pacific University

Unless you live near the right international border, there's no quicker way to visit a Spanish-speaking country than to fly. And even though English is widely spoken in international travel , it is likely that your first encounter with Spanish on a vacation or business trip will be on the plane or at the airport.

Study these words and phrases before you go on your trip and you'll better be able to take care of your travel needs or to eavesdrop:

Useful words

la aduana — customs la aerolínea — airline el aeropuerto — airport la almohada — pillow el asiento — seat el auxiliar de vuelo, la azafata — flight attendant el avión — airplane el boleto — ticket el baño — bathroom la clase ejecutiva, la clase turista — executive class, tourist class la comida — meal confirmar una reservación — to confirm a reservation el destino — destination el equipaje — luggage el horario, el itinerario — schedule la linea aerea — airline la maleta — suitcase la oferta — special, sale el pasajero, la pasajera — passenger el pasaporte — passport la primera clase — first class el regreso — return la reserva, la reservación — reservation la salida — departure, exit la tarifa — price la tienda libre de impuestos — duty-free shop el viaje — journey, trip el vuelo — flight, wing

Useful phrases:

¿Cuándo sale el avión? — When does the plane leave ? ¿Cuándo llega el avión? — When does the plane arrive ? ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? ¿Habla usted inglés? — Do you speak English?

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Master Essential Spanish Travel Phrases for Your Next Adventure Before Going to Latin America

Basic SPANISH for TRAVEL: All you need to know when traveling to Latin-America 🏜️

If you are planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking country any time soon and want to learn words and Spanish travel phrases that will help you survive during your stay, this is a must-read article !! I’ll give you a language survival kit that will certainly make your life easier, así que ¡vamos a darle!

1. Starting a conversation with these Spanish phrases

So, let’s imagine you are on the plane to Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Lima, Oaxaca, Montevideo, you name it… and let’s say you want to chat with the person sitting next to you because the flight will last five hours and it might be somewhat boring and even awkward to spend it in complete silence, right?

As an icebreaker you may say:

¡Hola! Soy Mariana . ¿Cómo te llamas? (Hi! I’m Mariana. What’s your name?)

You could also say:

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Mariana. ¿Cómo te llamas? (Hi! My name is Mariana. What’s your name)

The other person might respond: “ Mucho gusto . Me llamo Elena ”. (Nice to meet you. My name is Elena or whatever their name is).

So, Spanish allows you to introduce yourself in three different ways. Let’s go over them once again:

Soy Mariana. (I’m Mariana.)
Mi nombre es Mariana . (My name is Mariana.)
Me llamo Mariana . (My name is Mariana.)

In addition to hola , which means “hi”, you could also say “ buenos días ”, “ buenas tardes ”, or “ buenas noches ” depending on the time of day. We cannot delve into the details right now, but if you want to know more about these other ways of greeting people, you should not miss out on our video about greetings in Spanish.

2. Keep the conversation going with basic Spanish phrases

Okay, once you know the other person’s name, you might want to know how old they are. You have two options here:

¿Cuántos años tienes?
¿Qué edad tienes?

They both mean “how old are you?”.

The other person will say: “ Tengo 28 años ”. (I’m 28 years old). Once they’ve told you their age, the person will certainly ask you: “ ¿Y tú? ” (And you?) or “ Y tú, ¿qué edad tienes? ” (Literally, this would translate into “what age do you have?”. Since that obviously makes no sense in English, this chunk is the equivalent of “how old are you?”) You may respond: “ Tengo 30 años .” (I’m thirty).

Another thing that people usually ask to try to get to know someone, even if it’s just briefly, is what they do for a living, right? Once again, Spanish gives you two options:

¿A qué te dedicas? (Literally, what do you dedicate yourself to?)
¿En qué trabajas? (Literally, what do you work in?)

Since the word-for-word translation into English of these two chunks in Spanish makes no sense, you should learn the way it’s said in Spanish by heart as the equivalent of “what do you do for a living?”.

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3. Switching a conversation into English

Now, let’s say this person turns out to be very chatty and they start conversing non-stop about their family, their job, what have you. If you have trouble understanding them, you may say: “ Disculpa, no hablo mucho español ” (Sorry, I don’t speak Spanish very well).

If you want to switch into English, you may ask them: “ ¿Hablas inglés? ” (Do you speak English?). If they do, you may suggest: “ ¿Podemos continuar en inglés? ” (Could we speak in English now?)

Or let’s say you want to challenge yourself in trying to understand most of what the other person is saying but you need them to slow down. Then, you should say: “ ¿Pudieras hablar más despacio, por favor ? ” (Could you speak more slowly, please?)

Additionally, if you didn’t understand a specific bit and you want them to repeat it, you should say: “ Disculpa, no entendí . ¿Puedes repetirlo? ” (Sorry, I didn’t get that. Could you repeat it?)

You may obviously use all the phrases we’ve learned so far in any conversation, not just to chat with the person next to you on a plane.

4. Asking for information with Spanish travel phrases

Now, let’s imagine the plane has landed. You get off it, but you’re not quite sure where to collect your luggage. Then, you could ask a flight attendant or airport staff: “ Disculpe, ¿dónde recojo mi equipaje? ” (Sorry, where should I collect my luggage?)

Once they’ve provided you with the information you should always say “ Gracias ” (Thanks!). If you truly appreciate the help or the information, you may say “ Muchas gracias ” (Thank you very much!) and if you want to acknowledge how helpful the other person was, you may say “ Muy amable ” (Very kind of you!).

So, you’ve got your luggage with you. Now you need a taxi to go to your hotel, but you also need cash to pay for the taxi. What now? Well, you may ask:

Disculpe, ¿dónde hay un cajero automático? (Sorry, where can I find an ATM?)
Disculpe, ¿dónde hay un banco? (Sorry, where can I find a bank?)
Disculpe, ¿dónde hay un centro cambiario? (Sorry, where can I find a money exchange center?)

Notice that I’ve used the word “ disculpe ” several times before asking a question. This word may be translated as “sorry” or “excuse me” and we use it to get someone’s attention in a polite manner.

Now, if you say “ disculpe ” you will be addressing the other person with deference, but if you say “ disculpa ” you will be addressing them informally.

Okay, you’ve got cash on you. Now you need a taxi, right? So, the question goes: “ Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo tomar un taxi? ” (Sorry, where can I get a taxi?)

You’ve been told where to get a taxi. You’ve said “ gracias ” to thank the other person for the information and you are now walking towards the taxi rank. Someone gets on your way because they’re carelessly looking at the arrivals board (I absolutely hate it when people do that!). Anyway, what’s the equivalent of “excuse me” in Spanish? “ Con permiso ” or, simply, “ Permiso ”.

5. Useful Spanish phrases when asking for recommendations

Okay, now you’re on the taxi. Since taxi drivers usually know their way around cities very well, you might want to ask them something like, “ ¿Qué me recomienda visitar? ” (What would you recommend that I visit?)

In my experience, taxi drivers are very good at telling you where to eat amazing local food. To get this sort of information from them, you may ask: “ ¿Qué restaurante me recomienda? ” (Which restaurant would you recommend?)

Now, you’re at your hotel. You’ve checked in, you’ve left your luggage in your room, and you are starving. Maybe it’s time to look for the restaurant that the taxi driver recommended, right? You may ask hotel staff, “ Disculpe, ¿dónde queda este restaurante ” (Sorry, where is this restaurant?) They will surely give you directions; some hotels might even offer you to get you a cab that can take you there.

6. Spanish words to use in a restaurant

Let’s say the restaurant is right around the corner. You get there and you want to tell the waiter or waitress that you are vegetarian.

So, to order food, you may say: “ Soy vegetariana ” (if you are a woman) or “ Soy vegetariano ” (if you’re a man) (I’m vegetarian).

If there’s something you don’t want in your food, you should say “ sin ”, which is the equivalent of “without”, plus whatever it is you don’t want to eat. For example: “ Quisiera una ensalada sin queso, por favor .” (I’d like to have a salad without cheese, please).

7. Basic Spanish words when talking about allergies

If you are allergic to something, you should definitely learn how to say it.

If you are a guy, you should say “ Soy alérgico ” and, if you are a woman, “ Soy alérgica ” and then you add whatever it is you are allergic to. For instance, “ Soy alérgica a las nueces ” (I’m allergic to nuts). I once travelled with a friend who has a massive allergy to nuts and it was nuts!!

Now, to order your drink, you may say: “ De tomar, quisiera una limonada ” (To drink, I’ll have a lemonade, please). And we all know that the saddest thing about travelling abroad is spending money. So, how do you ask the waiter or waitress for the bill? “ Disculpa, ¿me traes la cuenta, por favor? ”

There’s also a shorter way of saying it: “ La cuenta, por favor ” (The bill, please).

8. A basic Spanish for travelers: buying souvenirs

Okay, your holiday is over, you’ve had an amazing time in Mexico City eating tacos or drinking mate in Buenos Aires. It’s time to go back to your country, but you want to get a souvenir for your mom, your dad, your significant other, or even yourself.

You go into a souvenir shop, you like something, and you want to know how much it costs. What should you say? Once again, you have two options:

¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
¿Esto qué precio tiene?

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Muy bien , you’ve got your language survival kit! You are ready to travel to any Spanish-speaking country and you will certainly rock it! If you need ayuda (help) and want to learn more, feel free to check out our Spring Spanish Travel videos on our channel!

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Mariana has always been passionate about languages, so much so that she speaks English, Italian, and French; additionally, she is currently learning German and is eager to learn one or more Mexican indigenous languages. Given her love for languages, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages and a Master’s degree in Communication and Language Studies. In addition to being a teacher at Spring Spanish, Mariana works as a legal translator (in fact, she’s a sworn translator in Mexico). She’s also a singer who loves travelling with friends and family and whenever she has a bit of free time, she enjoys reading a book or watching a movie.

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A Useful Guide to Spanish Travel Phrases

Written by Diana Luciana

August 25, 2022.

Are you planning a long-awaited trip to a Spanish-speaking country? 🌎

Your trip can be so much more fun and meaningful if you know how to say travel in Spanish, and communicate with the locals—how many times have you missed out on a secret spot because you didn’t speak the language?—and find your way around with this guide to Spanish travel phrases and words. From getting to the airport to ordering food in Spanish at the restaurant, we got you covered.

How do you say travel in Spanish?

We put together a list of essential Spanish travel phrases, need-to-know vocabulary, and tips for traveling in Spanish. Keep in mind that you don’t need to speak Spanish fluently to get the most out of your trip and have meaningful interactions. A basic travel Spanish vocabulary will get you a long way, and the locals would definitely appreciate the effort. And when you don’t understand or aren’t sure of what’s being said, simply ask ¿Habla inglés? (Do you speak English?)

Key phrases in Spanish for travelers

Here are some key Spanish phrases and greetings you should know. You can use them in any situation (asking for directions in Spanish, asking questions in Spanish, meeting new people in Spanish, and so on.) It’s a mini Spanish 101 lesson:

Spanish greetings

Buenos días — Good morning
Buenas tardes — Good afternoon
Buenas noches — Good evening
¿Cómo te llamas? — What’s your name?
Me llamo… — My name is…
Mucho gusto. Encantado — It’s a pleasure to meet you.
¿Cómo te va? / ¿Qué tal? / ¿Qué hay? — How’s it going?
¿Cómo estás? — How are you?
Bien, gracias / Muy bien, gracia s — Good, thank you / Very well, thank you
Por favor — Please
Perdón / Lo siento — Sorry
¿Habla inglés? — Do you speak English?
No hablo español. — I don’t speak Spanish.
No entiendo bien el español. — I don’t understand Spanish well.
¿Tiene…? — Do you have…?
¿Entiende? — Do you understand?
Yo entiendo / yo no entiendo — I understand / I don’t understand
Hágame el favor de hablar más despacio. — Speak more slowly, please.
Escríbalo, por favor. — Write it down, please.

Essential Spanish

¿Dónde está…? ¿Dónde están…? — Where is…? Where are…?
¿Por dónde se va a…? / ¿Cómo puedo llegar a…? — How do you go to…?
¿Dónde estamos aquí en el mapa? — Where are we on the map?
¿Está lejos? ¿Está por aquí? — Is it far away? Is it near here?
Busco… — I’m looking for…
¿Me podría ayudar? — Can you help me?
Estoy perdido (for men) / perdida (for women) . — I’m lost.
¿Hay alguien que hable inglés? — Is there anyone who speaks English?
Disculpe / Con permiso / Perdóname — Excuse me
¿Quién? — Who?
¿Qué? — What?
¿Cuándo? — When?
¿Cómo? — How?
¿Cuánto? — How much?
¿Cuántos? — How many?
¿Por qué? — Why?
¿A qué hora? — What time?
¿Por cuánto tiempo? — How long?
¿Cada cuánto? — How often?
Yo quiero / yo no quiero — I want / I don’t want
Yo tengo / yo no tengo — I have / I don’t have

How to say airport in Spanish

Imagine yourself getting off the plane ( el avión )—new place, new language, new everything—ready to start your vacation. Even though English is widely spoken, knowing the basic Spanish travel vocabulary for airports and planes will make your trip easier. And you will start your vacation on the right foot, confident that you can find your way in any situation.

Essential travel vocabulary in Spanish for when you are at the airport ( el aeropuerto ):

Spanish travel vocabulary

Airport-specific vocabulary in Spanish

la aduana — customs
la aerolínea / la linea aerea — airline
el asiento — seat
el auxiliar de vuelo, la azafata — flight attendant
el baño — bathroom
el boleto — ticket
confirmar una reservación — to confirm a reservation
el destino — destination
el equipaje — luggage
el horario, el itinerario — schedule
la maleta — suitcase
el pasajero, la pasajera — passenger
el pasaporte — passport
el regreso — return
la salida — departure, exit
la tarifa — price
la tienda libre de impuestos — duty-free shop
el viaje — journey, trip
el vuelo — flight, wing

Spanish travel phrases

Useful phrases at the airport in Spanish

¿Cuándo sale el avión? — When does the plane leave?
Mi vuelo es a las … en punto. — My flight is at … o’clock.
¿A qué hora es el embarque? — What time is boarding?
¿Cuándo llega el avión? — When does the plane arrive?
Quisiera cambiar mi reserva / asiento. — I would like to change my reservation / seat.
Querría anular mi reserva. — I would like to cancel my reservation.
Necesitamos ayuda para subir al avión. — We need help to get on the plane.
¿Podría elegir mi asiento? — Could I choose my seat?
Este es mi equipaje de mano . — This is my carry-on luggage.
¿Se ha cancelado el vuelo? — Has the flight been canceled?
¿Dónde está la terminal internacional / a puerta de embarque ? — Where is the international terminal / boarding gate?
¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero? — Where is there a currency exchange desk?
¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom?

How to ask for directions in Spanish

You are finally in the city, ready to explore! Next on the list is learning how to ask for directions in Spanish. In this section, we’ll also cover the topic of transportation and finding a hotel in Spanish, and show you the most common travel phrases. Let’s delve into it:

¿Dónde está la estación de ferrocarril? — Where is the railway station?
¿A qué hora sale el tren? — What time does the train leave?
¿A qué hora sale el próximo tren? — What time does the next train leave?
¿De qué plataforma sale? — Which platform does it leave from?
¿Dónde puedo tomar un taxi / un autobús? (Latin America) / ¿Dónde puedo coger un taxi / un autobús? (Spain) — Where can I catch a taxi / a bus?
¿Tiene un pase de un día? — Do you have a one-day pass?
¿Cuánto cuesta un billete al aeropuerto? — How much is a ticket to the airport?
¿Cómo llego a…? — How do I get to … ?
Gira a la izquierda/derecha. — Turn left/right.
¿Dónde hay un supermercado? — ¿Where is there a supermarket?
¿Dónde hay una casa de cambio? — Where is the currency exchange?
¿Dónde está el banco? — Where is the bank?
¡Disculpe! Soy turista y estoy perdido/a. — Excuse me! I am a tourist and I am lost.
¿Dónde hay un restaurante? — Where is a restaurant?
Me podrías recomendar un restaurante? — Do you have any restaurant recommendations?

12 Spanish travel phrases for the hotel

Busco un hotel . — I’m looking for a hotel.
Yo necesito un hotel / un cuarto / un cuarto con baño. — I need a hotel / a room / a room with a bathroom.
Una habitación para dos personas . — A room for two people.
Yo tengo una reserva a nombre de… — I have a reservation under the name of…
He reservado una habitación. — I have booked a room.
¿Puedes darme la llave de mi habitación? — Can you give me the key to my room?
¿Cuándo es la hora límite de salida? — When is check-out time?
¿Puedo solicitar una salida tardía? — Can I request for late check-out?
¿Cuál es la contraseña de Wifi? — What is the Wifi password?
¿Tiene servicio de habitaciones? — Do you have room service?
¿A qué hora es el desayuno? — What time is breakfast?
Esta habitación es demasiado ruidosa. — This room is too noisy.

How to order food in Spanish

After a long day of walking and exploring, it’s time to take a break and have a bite. Maybe try out the local Spanish cuisine. Whether you are ordering food or drinks, these phrases will come in handy. And if you want to learn more about how to say food in Spanish, check out this post . (You also have an entire section about ordering food in Spanish.) Start with these phrases:

Una mesa para… dos, tres, cuatro . — A table for… two, three, four.
¿Cuál es el menú de hoy? — What is today’s menu?
Me gustaría probar la especialidad del cocinero. — I would like to try the chef’s specialty.
¿Qué me recomienda? — What do you recommend?
Me gustaría algo de postre. — I would like some dessert.
La cuenta, por favor. – The check, please.
¿Acepta tarjeta de crédito? — Do you accept credit card?
Tengo alergia a … — I am allergic to…
Soy alérgico. — I’m allergic.
Soy vegetariano/a. — I’m a vegetarian.

Now you’re all set for your Spanish travels! I hope this guide will enhance your travel experience, and that you will enjoy speaking Spanish—from asking for directions to ordering breakfast at the local cafe. If you want more free Spanish lessons , check out my YouTube channel and blog .

What’s your favorite travel destination? ✈️🧳 Drop your answer in the comments.

P.S. Do you know how to say safe travels in Spanish? Learn 3 ways you can say safe travels in Spanish: Te deseo que tengas un buen viaje (I wish you safe travels), Ojalá que tengas un buen viaje (I hope you have a good trip) and the formal option of Le deseo que tenga un buen viaje (I hope you have a good trip.) Now you know how to say safe travels in Spanish.

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Spanish Travel Vocabulary: At the Airport Experience

With this post you will learn about the Spanish travel vocabulary used at the airports.

In addition, there are plenty of examples with audios to help you better understand the concepts and to practice your listening skills.

Spanish Travel Vocabulary

Having a good understanding of vocabulary is essential in order to understand and speak better in a second language. This is specially important when you travel and you need those language skills to “survive”. In this case, travel vocabulary comes into play, including Spanish travel vocabulary , if you are traveling to Spanish speaking countries .

If you want to improve your travel vocabulary, an enormous amount of resources are available everywhere, including internet. But it is not always the same when you need something more specific, such as vocabulary used at airports .

Spanish Vocabulary for travel

The reasons to learn a language can differ among people. There are people who need languages for work, others who want to communicate with their in-laws, or even the ones who enjoy the great benefits of such an activity. In addition, I am sure most of you would also want to improve your language skills for travel .

Make Travel Easier and More Enjoyable

When you know the language that is spoken in the country you are visiting, things such as asking for a drink, buying a souvenir, or trying to make friends, become much simpler.

Also, you get a better understanding of the culture and people when you are able to communicate with the locals.

Additionally, what about understanding what is being said at the airports or on a plane? For example, sometimes, the speaker systems used to communicate do not help at all, such as poor sound or unclear voices, which makes it difficult to understand.

At the airport

When you have traveled abroad you probably have had some issues understanding what they said about your flight. Have they just changed my boarding gate? Have they just delayed my flight? Similarly, why don’t I understand the safety instructions the flight attendants give? But the main question is; why do people speak as fast when I am not fluent in a foreign language?

If you are planning to travel to Spain or any other Spanish speaking country , this post will interest you. Also, if you are worried about not understanding anything during your time at the airport and on your plane, this post is for you. And of course, if you just want to learn new vocabulary in Spanish, feel free to read on.

Spanish Travel Vocabulary List

Here is a list with the most common Spanish travel vocabulary people use at airports and planes with their English translations. A list that certainly will help you when you travel.

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67 Essential Spanish Travel Phrases Every Traveller Needs To Know

Spain. Mexico. Argentina. Peru. Colombia.

If you're learning Spanish , the mere the mention of these countries can leave you daydreaming about your next trip abroad.

And although there are many incredible things to do and see in Spanish-speaking countries, what really makes these places special are the local people.

So before you pack your bags and jump on a plane, why not learn a little Spanish to help you make the most of your trip?

In this post, you’ll learn 67 Spanish phrases for travel that can help you survive in the language during your trip abroad. And who knows, they might even help you make a few new friends too!

To make it easier for you, I’ve divided the phrases up into different categories:

Take the time to learn a few of these key Spanish travel phrases and you’ll be able to mix with the locals, get by in various situations and have a much more enjoyable and authentic experience during your trip.

By the way, if you want to learn Spanish in time for your trip, my top recommendation for language learners is my Uncovered courses, which teach you through StoryLearning®. Click here to find out more and try out the method for free.

Press play on the video below to learn Spanish travel phrases thanks to a story. Otherwise, keep scrolling to discover all 67 Spanish travel words and expressions.

First Things First: Greetings To Use On Arrival

Knowing how to greet people is the most basic thing you can learn in a foreign language. And yet its importance shouldn't be underestimated.

Even if you aren’t fluent enough to hold a long conversation, a simple ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? (Hello, how are you?) can make all the difference.

You'll be able to use these expressions as soon as you arrive at your destination, whether it's at the airport, the train or bus station, or the hotel.

People appreciate it if you make an effort to speak their language when you visit their country, even if it’s only a few words.

Spanish-speaking countries are especially polite and greeting people correctly will go a long way towards endearing you to the locals, be they friends, people you meet in shops or on the street.

( BWAY-nos DEE-as)
(BWAY-nas TAR-des)
(BWAY-nas NOH-chays)
(KOH-moh eh-STAH)
(KOH-moh eh-STAHS)
(bee-EN GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])
(KOH-moh te YA-mas?)
(May YA-moh… )
(MOO-choh GOO-stoh)

And of course, let’s not forget common courtesy!

(por fa-BOR)
(GRA-thee-as [Spain] / GRA-see-as [Latin America])

If you get stuck in your Spanish conversation, you can always fall back on these next two phrases to get you out of trouble.

(yo no en-tee-EN-doh)
(Ab-la in-GLAYS)

Get What You Want On Your Trip With The Verb Querer

Once you’ve finished greeting someone, you’ll need to be able to move on to the crux of your conversation and to do that you’ll need to learn a couple of common verbs.

There are hundreds of Spanish verbs to learn and, to make your life more difficult, these verbs conjugate (change form).

This means learning a verb is never as simple as learning one word; you have to learn multiple different forms.

Having said that, you might be surprised by how far you can get only knowing one simple verb: I want .

It may not make you the most sophisticated Spanish speaker but 9 times out of 10 it will get you what you, well, want .

The verb in question is querer (to want) and in the first person form, it becomes quiero (I want).

Let’s take a look at how you can use it:

(yo kee-EH-ro oon me-NOO)
(YO kee-EH-ro oon taxi)
(yo kee-EH-ro OO-na ser-BAY-za)

If you’d like to be a bit more polite (which is usually a good idea), you can also use:

(kee-see-EH-ra…)

Asking For & Understanding Directions On Your Trip

Whether you’re looking for the toilet in a restaurant or trying to find a hotel to stay at, you’ll inevitably need to ask for directions at some point during your trip.

The simplest way to ask where something is, is to use ¿Dónde está? followed by the noun you are looking for:

(DON-day es-TAH el BAH-nyo?)
(DON-day es-TAH el BAN-koh?)
(DON-day es-TAH la KA-yay de al-cal-AH?)

When travelling in a foreign country, if you're asking someone on the street for directions, don’t forget your manners! To get someone’s attention, start by saying:

(Dis-KUL-pay)
(Con per-MEE-soh / Per-DOH-nah-may)
(eh- stoy per-DEE-doh)

Asking for directions is one thing but it’s pretty pointless if you don’t know how to understand the directions that are given to you!

Memorise these phrases to help you understand what the friendly locals are trying to tell you when you ask for their help:

(A la de-RE-cha)
(A la iz-kee-ER-da)
(De-RE-cho)
(En la es-KEE-nah)
(a OO-na KWAD-rah)

Getting Around Spanish-Speaking Countries

If you’re not keen on walking everywhere, you'll need to be able to find out about local transport options to find your way around wherever you are.

Here are a few simple phrases you can use to locate a bus, train or taxi and get to wherever you need to go:

(DON-day PWAY-doh en-kon-TRAR oon taxi?)
(DON-day eh-STAH la pa-RAH-dah de ow-to-BOOS mas ser-KA-nah?)
(DON-day eh-STAH la es-tah-see-ON de ferro-carr-EEL mas ser-KA-nah?)
(KWAN-to KWES-ta oon bee-YET-ay PA-ra …)
(oon bee-YET-ay PA-ra … por fa-BOR)

At A Restaurant On Your Travels

Each Spanish-speaking country has its own unique flavours and cuisine for you to try when you travel!

Food is definitely one of the big attractions to cities like San Sebastian in Spain and Buenos Aires in Argentina , so you'll need to make sure you have a basic grasp of food vocabulary ahead of your journey!

To start with, you need to be prepared to hear and understand certain questions in restaurants, such as:

(kee-EH-res AL-go PA-ra koh-MER?)
(kee-EH-res AL-go PA-ra beh-BER?)
(KAY kee-EH-res koh-MER?)

When you read the menu, you'll see the available food grouped into different categories, just like in an English menu:

(oo-na en-TRA-da)
(oon PLA-toh prin-si-PAL)
(oon POS-tray)
(OO-na beh-BEE-da)

When you're ready to order, use either quiero (I want) or quisiera (I would like) with the items on the menu to tell the waiter what you'd like. For example, quiero…

(OO-na SOH-pah)
(OO-na en-sa-LA-da)
(el POY-oh)
(la CAR-nay)
(oon AG-wa)
(oon BEE-noh TIN-toh / BLAN-koh)
(OO-na ser-BAY-sa)
(oon ka-FAY)

So, for example, to order that ice-cold beer you're looking forward to at the end of a long day, you'd say quiero una cerveza.

If you're not sure what to try, you can always ask your waiter for a recommendation:

(kay may re-kom-ee-EN-dah?)

In most restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries, the staff will be more than happy to suggest a particularly tasty local dish for you to try.

If you're a vegetarian or you have dietary complications, these next two phrases are essential:

(soy be-he-tah-ree-AH-noh/nah)
(TEN-go al-ER-hee-ah a las noo-EH-ses)

Finally, let's learn a couple of quick phrases you can use to ask about prices and pay the bill.

(KWAN-to KWES-ta? )
(la KWEN-ta por fa-BOR)

Key Spanish Question Words For Your Trip

Over the course of your journey, you'll almost certainly find yourself asking lots and lots of questions.

You might not have a huge Spanish vocabulary to draw on, but if you know the basic question words, you'll be able to get by in almost any common situation you might find yourself in.

Here are some key Spanish question words you need to know:

(KWAN-doh?)
(A kay AW-ra?)
(KWAN-toh?)
(KWAN-tohs)
(kah-dah KWAN-toh?)
(por KWAN-toh tee-EM-poh)

Once you’ve got these question words in your memory bank you’ll start noticing the patterns in Spanish grammar which will help you to move away from the basic Spanish phrases every tourist is using.

As you learn new words on your trip, you'll be able to combine them with these question words to start forming your own sentences and questions!

Get Ready For Adventure With These Spanish Travel Phrases!

Take the time to memorise these key Spanish travel phrases and you'll have everything you need to get the most out of your journey.

With just a few words of Spanish, I'm sure you'll meet lots of amazing people and have plenty of life-changing experiences along the way.

Who knows, perhaps spending some time visiting a Spanish-speaking country will motivate you to strive for fluency?

If this article has inspired you to both travel and to learn Spanish, then I've got something to get you started on your Spanish learning journey.

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Category: Spanish Vocabulary Lessons · Tags: air , avión , español , plane , spanish , travel , viajar , viaje , vocabulario , vocabulary

Spanish for Travelers – Vocabulary and Phrases

Are you traveling to a Spanish-speaking country ? In this post we are going to learn the basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases for travelers .

We also have published posts about specific situations that arise when traveling (booking a hotel, ordering in restaurants…).

So if you want to know the words and phrases for those specific situations, make sure to check them out clicking on these links:

And now, let’s learn some general vocabulary and phrases for travelers! ✈️🚗

¡Nos vamos de viaje el viernes que viene! We are going on a trip next Friday! Aún tenemos que hacer las maletas. We still have to pack our bags. Vamos en avión / barco / tren / autobús. We go by plane / ship / train / bus. Salimos a las 11 y llegamos a Mallorca a las 16. We leave at 11 and arrive in Mallorca at 16. Estoy buscando un hotel. I’m looking for a hotel. He comprado una guía de viaje. I’ve bought a travel guide. ¿Es cara la ciudad? Is the city expensive? Disculpe, ¿para ir al museo? Excuse me, how do I go to the museum? ¿Hay una oficina de información turística por aquí? Is there a tourist information office around here? ¿Qué tal el viaje? How was the trip? El viaje estuvo genial. The trip was great. Lo pasamos estupendamente. We had a great time.

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Airport Spanish: A Vocabulary Guide to Catch a Flight in Spanish

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Ah, the airport. Truth be told, you either love it or hate it, but it’s always best to be prepared. And this is especially true when you’re traveling to countries where the language is different from your own. So, whether you are planning a trip soon or you are just curious, this post is carefully thought to prepare you with some sweet Spanish airport vocabulary for your travel experiences in Spanish speaking countries. Moreover, if you are looking for some inspiration for your next trip, you should check this post introducing the 21 Spanish speaking countries .

We will mainly cover airport Spanish vocabulary, along with some phrases and verbs, so if you need a little more basic knowledge to flow better on your next trip, we recommend you check out these posts on basic Spanish phrases and Spanish travel phrases to brush up on things like greeting, introducing yourself or asking for directions.

Ready to learn some airport Spanish ? Let’s get to it!

The Airport in Spanish – El Aeropuerto

We know that getting lost is no fun, so in this section we’ll cover the most important areas of the airport. We’ll go from the administrative areas like the immigration office to the most public ones like the restrooms, the stores, and the food court. For the latter, we leave you these informative posts on how to ask how much in Spanish and how to order food in restaurants for a more complete experience.

Airport Staff in Spanish – El Personal del Aeropuerto

We know how important it is to know how to refer to people when you are traveling. Imagine what would happen if you have an emergency and you don’t know how to call the right person to help you, or if you need to ask the flight attendant something and you don’t know what to call them in Spanish (we put it on the list, don’t worry). To avoid this kind of instance, check out this list of Spanish airport staff.

Documents and Papers in Spanish – Los Documentos

When traveling abroad, it’s always necessary to carry the required documents. That is why it is good that you know their names to ensure that your path through the airport is smooth and hassle-free. Remember to check the departure time of your flight and pay attention to the announcements. In case you need it, we recommend this post on how to tell the time in Spanish .

Luggage in Spanish – El Equipaje

Depending on how long your trip is and the things you need to take with you, there are several options when it comes to luggage. A word of advice we can give you is to always check the items allowed, along with the maximum luggage weight, to avoid inconveniences. Let’s take a look at the following list to learn how to talk about luggage and related airport vocabulary in Spanish.

On the Flight in Spanish – En el Vuelo

Finally getting inside the plane may feel like a breath of relief, but it is still important to follow the instructions and safety codes, so this is when a little more Spanish airport vocabulary comes in handy. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the boarding gate and your seat number. Check out our other post if you need help with the numbers in Spanish .

Spanish Airport Verbs – Verbos

Now that we’ve covered the nouns, we can move on to the verbs we usually use at the airport in Spanish. We’ll also include some phrases, but if you need more, we’ll leave you with this post with basic survivor-level Spanish sentences to get you out of trouble. Let’s take a look!

Wonderful job! Now you are definitely ready for your next trip in Spanish planes via Spanish airports to a Spanish-speaking destination. Before we say goodbye, let’s do a little review of everything we looked at today to summarize.

First we covered airport vocabulary in Spanish. We divided it into five groups for ease: the airport, the staff, documents and papers, luggage, and during the flight. Finally, we looked at some verbs and phrases you’re sure to hear during your trip.

Don’t forget to bookmark this post to come back to it whenever you need it. Check also the links to the posts above to expand your knowledge in airport Spanish. ¡Buen viaje! – Have a nice trip!

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Spanish for Travel – Learn Essential Spanish Vocabulary and Short Phrases for Your Next Trip

This post includes:

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Introduction.

1.1 Essential Spanish conversational phrases

Means of transportation 2.1 At the airport 2.2 Baggage related phrases 2.3 Buying tickets 2.4 At the train or the bus station
At the car rental 3.1 Types of cars 3.2 Prices 3.3 Car information 3.4 Returning the car and emergency situations 3.5 Useful verbs

At the restaurant

At the hotel.

Basic Spanish directions 6.1 Asking for directions 6.2 Receiving directions
Essential phrases in Spanish for emergencies
The most commonly used verbs
Best apps for traveling in Spain

Looking to spice up your Spanish skills? From must-know verbs for your travels to nifty phrases that’ll make locals swoon, we’ve got you covered.

With our helpful Spanish phrases and words , you’ll be like a linguistic chameleon, seamlessly blending in wherever you go. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant streets of Mexico, basking in the Spanish sun, or even just soaking up the lively atmosphere of Miami, these phrases will be your secret weapon.

Here’s the secret sauce: ¡practice makes perfecto! Use these words and phrases until they flow effortlessly from your tongue until ordering tapas feels as natural as breathing.

Let’s dive into our blog and unlock the language of adventure! ¡Vamos!

Essential Spanish Conversational Phrases

A big part of traveling abroad is meeting new people. It doesn’t matter where you meet them, it only matters what you say to them. To have a broader picture check out our blog post about Greetings, Common Phrases and Most Common Questions in Spanish . The blog post was prepared for you by our experienced Spanish teachers.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-blogpost-travel-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hola, ¿qué tal? – Hello, how are you?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-blogpost-travel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy bien, gracias. – I’m fine, thank you.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-blog-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] No estoy muy bien. / No estoy bien. – I’m not too well. / I’m not well.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spanish-travel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Buenos días. Buenas tardes. Buenas noches. – Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening./Good night.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Adiós. Buenas noches. – Goodbye. Good night.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes hablar más despacio? No entiendo. – Can you speak slower? I don’t understand.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hasta mañana. / Hasta luego. / Hasta pronto. – See you tomorrow. / See you later. / See you soon.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disculpa-perdona.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Disculpa/Perdona. Por favor. Gracias. De nada. – Excuse me. Please. Thank you. You’re welcome.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-11.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Sí, por favor. No, gracias. – Yes, please. No, thanks.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Como-te-llamas_-Me-llamo.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo _____ – What’s your name? My name is _____

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Donde-vives_-Vivo-en-____.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde vives? Vivo en ____. – Where do you live? I live in ______.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-ttravel-14.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Encantado de conocerte. ¿De dónde eres? – Nice to meet you. Where are you from?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-15.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Soy de _______. – I’m from _________.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Cual-es-tu-profesion_-Soy-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es tu profesión? Soy ______. – What’s your job? I’m a(n) _______.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/audio-travel-17.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? Mi número de teléfono es _____ Llámame. Este es mi número de teléfono. – What’s your phone number? My phone number is… Call me. This is my phone number.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/correo-electronico.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es tu dirección de correo electrónico? Mi dirección de correo electrónico es_____. Envíame un correo electrónico. Esta es mi dirección de correo electrónico. – What’s your email address? My email address is… Email me. Here’s my email address.

The first step of traveling is planning. It can be fun but also quite stressful. It’s up to you to decide. In our podcast we talk about planning vacations in Spanish. You can listen to it on different platforms!

Planning Vacations in Spanish: Listen to Our Podcast!

Means of transportation.

First, we need to get started with the transport vocabulary . Have a look at the infographic you’ll find bellow.

At the Airport

If you are taking your first flight to Spain , you should be prepared for all the different dialects and accents you will hear and see on your trip. To smooth your experience, we provide you with a list of common words and phrases used at the airport in Spanish .

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el mostrador de facturación? – Where is the check-in counter?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el control de seguridad? – Where is the security checkpoint?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el autobús de enlace que lleva al hotel? – Where is the hotel shuttle bus?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la aduana? – Where are the customs?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? – Where is the bus stop?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la terminal? – Where is the terminal?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Travel-for-spanish-blog.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el baño/servicio/aseo ? – Where is the toilet?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿A-que-hora-sale-el-avion_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora sale el avión? – What time does the plane leave?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora llega el vuelo? – What time does the flight arrive?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el número de vuelo? – What is the flight number?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-airport-11.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el teléfono de la compañía aérea? – What is the airline’s phone number?

Baggage Related Phrases

Buying tickets.

Here you have some essential phrases and vocabulary to buy tickets in Spanish. We know how stressful is to purchase tickets for buses, trains, airplanes or any event that you want to attend. But don’t panic! We are here to make your life easier.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Hablas-ingles_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hablas inglés? – Do you speak English?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ( Quería) un billete a Barcelona. – I want a ticket to Barcelona.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Un billete de ida a Santiago, por favor. – One way ticket to Santiago, please.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? – How much does the ticket cost?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo sale el avión/autobús/tren? – When does the plane/bus/train leave?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-tickets-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo llega el avión/autobús/tren? – When does the plane/bus/train arrive?

At the Train or the Bus Station

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? – How much does the ticket cost?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Un billete de ida a Valencia, por favor. – One way ticket to Valencia, please.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora sale el tren para ___? – What time does the train to … leave?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús número 11? – Where is the stop for bus number 11?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuándo llega el tren de ____? – When does the train from … arrive?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es la próxima parada? – What is the next stop?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuántas paradas más hay hasta ____? – How many more stops until…?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-train-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuánto dura el viaje? – How long is the journey?

While traveling in Spanish-speaking countries it’s necessary to know the numbers and dates . Even if you know how to ask “ How much does it cost? ” – it doesn’t mean that you will understand the answer (yes, I’ve been there).

For this reason, we have created a complete post for Numbers in Spanish . If you have difficulties with long numbers or find yourself frustrated with 5, 15, 50, and 500, then you should definitely check it out.

At the Car Rental

Client : Buenos días. Quiero alquilar un coche. - Good afternoon. I would like to rent a car.
Renter : Hola. ¿Tiene una reserva? - Do you have a reservation?
Client : Sí/no tengo una reserva. - Yes, I have/No, I don’t have a reservation
Renter : ¿Para cuántos días / cuántas semanas? - For how many days/weeks?
Client : Para ____ días/semanas. - For ____ days/weeks.

Did you know that the word ‘car’ in Spanish can be said in many different ways depending on the country you’re in? Here you have a few examples.

Types of Cars:

Car information:.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y” ¿El coche es manual o automático? – Is the car manual or automatic?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿El-coche-tiene-aire-acondicionado_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿El coche tiene aire acondicionado? – Does the car have air conditioning?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está la rueda de repuesto? – Where is the spare tire?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/travel-at-car-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Qué tipo de gasolina utiliza? – What kind of fuel does it take?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿Cuantos-litros-por-kilometro-consume-este-coche_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuántos litros por kilómetro consume este coche? – How many miles/kilometers does this car get to the gallon/liter.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¿El-precio-incluye-el-seguro-y-el-kilometraje_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿ El precio incluye el seguro y el kilometraje? – Does that price include insurance and mileage?

Returning the Car and Emergency Situations:

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/devolver-el-coche.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde y cuándo tengo que devolver el coche? – Where and when do I have to return the car.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/devolver-el-coche-con-el-deposito-lleno.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Tengo que devolver el coche con el depósito lleno? – Do I have to return the car with a full gas tank?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/llamar-en-caso-de-accidente-o-averia.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué número tengo que llamar en caso de accidente o avería? – Is there anyone I can call in case of accident or breakdown

Useful Verbs:

Do you know how to order in a restaurant in Spanish? What would you say if the waiter only spoke Spanish? Or if he did not understand your language or was rude? Usually the waiters (camareros) don’t speak English or they don’t speak the language very well. So, we advise you to take a closer look at the Basic Spanish Vocabulary for Restaurants . There you will find basic and important vocabulary.

If you want to book your accommodation the old fashioned way, with a phone conversation, you can use these phrases. Keep in mind that you can write down all your requests in the reservation form on the hotel’s website.

Here you will find useful phrases for booking a room in Spanish .

The phrases you might use while checking-in :

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Hola, tengo una habitación reservada. – Hi, I have a reserved room.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me gustaría hacer el check-in. – I’d like to do the check-in.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Está lista la habitación? – Is the room ready?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-4.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo dejar mis maletas? – Where can I leave my luggage?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-5.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde puedo aparcar el coche? – Where can I park my car?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-6-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿En qué planta/piso está la habitación? – On which floor is the room?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿A qué hora es el desayuno? – What time is breakfast?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-8.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Cuál es el horario de la piscina? – What are the swimming pool hours?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Quiero-pagar-la-habitacion.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Quiero pagar la habitación. – I’d like to do the payment for the room.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? – Can I pay by card?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/spanish-efectivo.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo? – Can I pay in cash?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hotel-12.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puede llamar un taxi, por favor? – Can you please call me a taxi?

For booking a hotel room, describing a place or an object in Spanish, we created a podcast episode that you can listen to and enhance your vocabulary and grammar skills.

On Vacation in Spain: Listen to Our Podcast!

Basic spanish directions.

This section will help you navigate through the streets of Mexico City, Barcelona or a little village of Peru.

Check out our detailed blog post about Useful Spanish Directions!

Asking for directions:

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disculpa_Perdona-¿la-plaza-Mayor_.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Disculpa/Perdona, ¿la plaza Mayor?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Busco-la-estacion-de-metro-mas-cercana.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Busco la estación de metro más cercana. – I’m looking for the closest metro station.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-3-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy buscando un cajero automático. – I’m looking for an ATM.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-4-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Dónde está el Museo de Arte Moderno? – Where is the Museum of Modern Art?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Directions-5-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Hay un hospital cerca de aquí/por aquí cerca? – Is there a hospital around here?

Receiving directions:

Remember! If you don’t understand something, ask the person to repeat: ¿Cómo? (How?) . Usually Spanish people speak fast so you might need to slow them down a bit – just say: ¡Despacio, por favor! Slowly, please!

Essential Phrases in Spanish for Emergencies

Hopefully, you won’t need this part of our blog post, but it’s important that you know some basic phrases in case you need help!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-1.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-2.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Necesito ayuda . – I need help.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-3.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Estoy perdido . – I’m lost.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Llama-a-la-policia-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Llama a la policía! – Call the police!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Llama-a-una-ambulancia.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Llama a una ambulancia! – Call an ambulance!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-6.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Ten cuidado! – Be careful!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-7.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Ha habido un accidente. – There’s been an accident.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/¡Por-favor-rapido.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¡Por favor, rápido! – Please hurry!

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-9.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] ¿Estás bien? – Are you OK?

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-10.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me han robado. – I’ve been robbed.

[mp3j track=”https://letsspeakspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Emergencies-11-.mp3″ title=”” ind=”n” volslider=”n” flow=”y”] Me han atacado. – I’ve been attacked.

The Most Commonly Used Verbs

In this part you can refresh or learn new Spanish verbs for traveling .

Best Apps for Traveling in Spain

1. Maps.me – a perfect alternative to any online maps. Before going to your destination, download an offline map and you will never get lost. You can also search for restaurants, supermarkets, and cultural landmarks without being connected to the internet.

2. Cabify – it’s like Uber but a Spanish version.

3. Triposo – a different kind of a TripAdvisor. It’s more user friendly and it has a lot of information about any destination. Create bucket lists and add favorite places. You can also find mini-guides gathered by the community.

4. Spanish Dict – although Google Translate is an excellent tool, we suggest this app for traveling through Spanish-speaking countries.

5. El Tenedor (The Fork) – the app has information about over 30,000 restaurants in Spain. You can discover what is around your location, choose the preferred cuisine and book a table. You can see the full menu in an app, which is handy. The app also offers discounts and some great deals.

6. Idealista – website and app for finding accommodation for longer periods. It offers apartments and houses to rent or buy.

7. Wallapop – similar to eBay, but in Spain. You can sell or buy stuff through the website or the app.

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How to Say “Travel by Plane” in Spanish: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to discussing travel in Spanish, it’s important to be aware of the different ways to express “travel by plane.” In this guide, you will learn both formal and informal expressions, along with various tips, examples, and even a few regional variations. So let’s embark on this linguistic journey together!

Formal Expressions

Formal expressions are typically used in professional or official settings. Here are a few ways to express “traveling by plane” formally:

1. Viajar en avión

The most standard and widely used expression for “traveling by plane” is “viajar en avión.” This phrase is universally understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world and is appropriate in any context.

“Mi próximo viaje será en avión.” (My next trip will be by plane.)

2. Desplazarse en avión

In more formal situations, you may also use the verb “desplazarse” to convey “traveling by plane.” This term carries a connotation of movement.

“Nuestro equipo de trabajo se desplaza en avión para las conferencias.” (Our work team travels by plane for conferences.)

3. Realizar un viaje en avión

If you want to emphasize that you are making a specific trip by plane, you can use the phrase “realizar un viaje en avión.” This construction implies purposeful travel.

“Estoy emocionado por realizar este viaje en avión.” (I am excited to make this trip by plane.)

Informal Expressions

Informal expressions are suitable for everyday conversations among friends, family, or colleagues. Here are a few common ways to say “traveling by plane” informally:

1. Ir en avión

The informal equivalent of “viajar en avión” is “ir en avión.” It is a casual and straightforward phrase often used in informal conversations.

“El próximo fin de semana iremos en avión a visitar a mi familia.” (Next weekend, we’re going by plane to visit my family.)

2. Tomar un vuelo

In informal contexts, you can also use the expression “tomar un vuelo,” which translates to “take a flight.” This phrase is commonly used when referring to catching or boarding a plane.

“Carlos necesita tomar un vuelo mañana temprano.” (Carlos needs to catch a flight tomorrow morning.)

3. Montarse en un avión

Another informal expression, particularly used in Central America, is “montarse en un avión,” which means “to get on a plane.”

“Cuando me monte en el avión, te llamaré.” (When I get on the plane, I’ll call you.)

Regional Variations

While the expressions mentioned above are widely understood, it’s worth noting that certain regional preferences exist. Here are a couple of examples:

1. Coger un avión (Spain and parts of Latin America)

A variation commonly used in Spain and certain Latin American countries is “coger un avión,” which means “to take a plane.” However, it’s important to note that this phrase can be considered vulgar or offensive in some regions, so it’s usually best to stick to other expressions.

2. Abordar un avión (Mexico and some Central American countries)

In Mexico and certain Central American countries, “abordar un avión” is a commonly used phrase that means “to board a plane.” This expression is especially prevalent in official or airline-related contexts.

Tips for Using These Expressions

Now that you know various ways to say “traveling by plane” in Spanish, here are a few additional tips to help you use these expressions effectively:

1. Pay attention to verb conjugation

When using these expressions, remember to match the verb conjugation with the subject. For instance, “yo viajo en avión” (I travel by plane) and “nosotros viajamos en avión” (we travel by plane).

2. Use prepositions correctly

When indicating the mode of transportation, you generally use the preposition “en” (in) to link the verb to the specific means. For example, “viajar en avión” (travel by plane).

3. Consider the context

Remember to choose the appropriate expression based on the formality of the situation and the people you’re speaking to. The formal expressions are more suitable in professional settings, while informal expressions work well in casual conversations.

Embrace Your Spanish Language Adventure!

Congratulations! You have expanded your knowledge of how to say “traveling by plane” in Spanish. By familiarizing yourself with formal and informal expressions, regional variations, and useful tips, you can confidently discuss air travel in any Spanish-speaking context. So pack your bags, prepare for takeoff, and have a safe journey!

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How to Say "Are You Spanish?" in Spanish

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Airplane Science and Vocabulary (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)

It’s not a bird, and it’s not Superman—it’s a lesson about airplanes in Spanish!

A lesson about airplanes for kids is some of the best ways to interest them in science and experiments , because it involves physics, aerodynamics, engineering, and a lot of other sciences that can be really interesting for our children in the future.

Combining all this interesting information with Spanish is a great way to practice their fluency and expand their vocabulary.

With this kid’s guide I hope you and your kids learn all about airplanes in Spanish, what they are, how to explain what an airplane is, how they work, what their parts are and a lot of other airplane facts for kids.

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What Is an Airplane?

Have you ever met someone that doesn’t know what an airplane is?

I haven’t!

But it is always good to be prepared, and today we are going to learn everything about airplanes and how to explain what airplanes mean in Spanish.

El avión , or airplane in Spanish, is a vehicle that can travel through the air and has one (or more) motors or propellers and wings.

Now, next time you take un vuelo, or a flight in Spanish, you know how to explain it to someone who doesn’t know about planes.

But how can you explain what airplanes are in Spanish? Let me help you with these examples:

Los aviones son medios de transporte. Airplanes are one type of transportation.

Los aviones son vehículos que nos permiten volar en el cielo . Airplanes are vehicles that let us fly in the sky.

Podemos usar los aviones para ir a lugares muy lejanos más rápido. We can use airplanes to go to far away places faster.

Los aviones usan motores o hélices para volar. Airplanes use motors or propellers to fly.

How Do Airplanes Work?

Okay, now we know planes are a type of transportation that can fly.

But, how do airplanes work? How is it possible that machines so big and heavy can look like they float in the air? Why does it work?

It is all thanks to a science called aerodynamics , which is the study of how the air travels around objects moving through it and four important flight forces that work on an airplane to make it fly:

Lift – la sustentación : This force pushes the airplane up to keep it airborne, and it is caused by the airflow around the plane. The most important part of the plane that helps to keep the lift when airplanes fly are the wings.
Weight – el peso : This is the force that every object has for being on earth. It comes from gravity that pulls down an object. Weight is the opposite force to lift and is necessary to keep the airplanes from floating away and being able to come back down to earth.
Thrust – el empuje : This is the force that moves something forwards, and in airplanes, it is produced by propellers, motors and turbines.
Drag – la resistencia : This is the force that slows objects down. Is the direct opposite of the thrust.

If you want to learn more deeply about the forces of flight, this NASA blog might be of your interest!

Let’s learn how to talk about these forces in Spanish!

La sustentación es la fuerza de vuelo que mantiene a los aviones en el aire. The lift is the force of flight that keeps the airplanes airborne.

El peso es la gravedad que empuja al avión de vuelta a la tierra. Weight is the gravity that pushes the airplane back to earth.

El empuje es la fuerza que impulsa al avión hacia adelante. Thrust is the force that moves the airplane forward.

La resistencia es la fuerza que hace más lento al avión. Drag is the force that makes the plane slower.

Todas estas fuerzas de vuelo hacen que los aviones puedan volar. All these flight forces make the plane flight.

Las fuerzas de vuelo se estudian en la aerodinámica . The flight forces are studied by aerodynamics.

Here is a short video on how airplanes fly in Spanish , so you can have a better idea of how all these amazing forces work together.

Parts of an Airplane

We already mentioned the wings and the propellers in the section before, and while they are important when building an airplane, there are a lot of other parts that we need to know about if we want to learn about airplanes in Spanish.

Parts of an Airplane in Spanish

Now, let’s learn how to talk about them in Spanish:

El fuselaje es el cuerpo principal del avión. The fuselage is the body of the airplane.

Las alas permiten que el avión pueda volar por la fuerza de sustentación. The wings let the airplane fly thanks to the lift force.

Las solapas están en las alas del avión y aumentan la sustentación. The flaps are on the airplane wings and they increase the lift.

Los alerones permiten que el avión gire. The ailerons let the airplane turn.

La cola del avión tiene varias partes que permiten controlar la dirección y la altura. The airplane’s tail has several parts that let it control the direction and height.

Inside of an Airplane

While the most important parts of the plane are those that let it work, the inside of a plane is also really important!

Simpler airplanes—for just one or two passengers— just have a cabina , or cockpit. And others have a lot of space to transport vehicles or food supplies!

But today, we are going to learn about what you can find inside of a passenger airplane, so you can talk about it in Spanish next time you take a flight.

Inside of an Airplane in Spanish

Types of airplanes.

We mentioned before that the interior of an airplane changes according to the type of plane it is, so that means that there are different types of airplanes, and each one of those serves a purpose.

For example, the most common airplane we can observe in the sky is an avión de pasajeros , a passenger airplane, like the one we learned about before.

Imagine those planes going to war! They would be so slow and useless. That’s why they built los aviones militares (military planes).

Let’s learn about some different kinds of airplanes in Spanish then!

Types of Airplanes in Spanish

Other useful words when talking about airplanes in spanish.

When we talk about airplanes, we usually talk about other things like what we can carry inside the airplanes, the crew or the airport, because all of that is part of taking a flight to go home, on a trip or on vacations.

For that reason, here are some small vocabulary lists of other topics you may need to talk about when talking about airplanes in Spanish.

People You Can Find Inside Airplanes in Spanish

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If you want to learn more about aerodynamics for kids, the introductory post by NASA on this topic may be of great interest for you.

For smaller kids, our friend Blippi has a great video on all things related to planes and one where he explores a private plane .

You can also download our worksheets so you can use them with your children to review all the information learned today!

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Honestly, no parent intends for it to happen, but it’s all too easy to get stuck in a rut of choosing books, movies, and television programs that only feature people who look and talk like your family. Learning Spanish opens your child’s eyes to a world beyond their front door. It encourages conversations around diversity, culture, and respecting others. It also opens the door to a rich repository of Spanish music, film, and literature!

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Brits warned they must follow new £97 rule if going on holiday to Spain this summer

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A new travel warning has been issued to Brits as the summer season approaches, with millions of us setting our eyes on a holiday in Spain.

And it all revolves around something called a '£97 rule'.

The introduction of new rules is not a new thing when it comes to Spain, with specific rules in place for some of the country's most popular destinations .

And if you don't obey them you, could quickly find yourself paying hefty fines for breaking local laws .

With more than 15 million UK residents leaving British shores last year for a holiday in the Spanish sun, this new law is also one that we reckon you should pay close attention to.

It's all to do with Brexit and new border rules that were brought in to play following the UK exiting the European Union (EU).

Because of changes, it means Brits are going to have to show an extra two additional documents if they want to enter Spain.

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It's all to do with the EU's Schengen Area, with new rules already meaning you could get banned from Europe for three years for not following them .

There are 27 countries in the Schengen Area: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland

Now, the UK Foreign Office has issued residents with a warning if they're heading to anywhere in Spain, from Mallorca to Madrid.

Britons have to now show proof that they have at least €113.40 (£97) per person per day during their holiday stay.

This means that a family of four staying in Spain for a week have to show they'll have cash of at least £2,716 to hand.

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The Foreign Office has said Brits could be stopped by officials in Spain and asked to prove 'you have enough money for your stay'.

Other rules brought in to play include proof of return to show you plan on leaving the country.

You could also be asked for proof of where you are staying, such as a booking reference.

The Foreign Office says: “If you enter the Schengen area as a tourist, you may need to provide additional documents at the border.

“As well as a valid return or onward ticket, when travelling to Spain you could be asked to show you have enough money for your stay."

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How the supersonic Concorde jet broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history

F lying a plane into the moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse is a hot topic thanks to the upcoming solar eclipse . JSX has a dedicated eclipse flight over Dallas, and both United Airlines and Delta have long sold out tickets for scheduled flights through the path of totality on journeys from Texas to the Northeast.

But none will come close to achieving what Concorde 001 did on June 30, 1973 , when it raced the moon's shadow along the Tropic of Cancer during a total solar eclipse .

Flying at 55,000 feet (17,000 meters), the world's fastest supersonic jet extended the duration of totality from a maximum of 7 minutes, 4 seconds on the ground to a stunning 74 minutes.

Related: How fast will April's total solar eclipse travel?

For the seven observers from France, Britain and the U.S., the flight broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in human history. With the supersonic jet long retired from service, Concorde's historic 1973 flight remains legendary for eclipse chasers.

Record-breaking flight

On June 30, 1973, Concorde took off from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in the Spanish Canary Islands.

The path of totality that day was about 156 miles (251 kilometers) wide where Concorde intercepted it, with the moon's shadow moving at about 1,500 mph (2,400 km/h). Concorde flew at 1,350 mph (2,200 km/h) — Mach 2 — along the path of totality in the same direction as the moon's shadow, thereby keeping up with it as long as possible.

The scientists on board came from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Paris Observatory, the Kitt Peak National Observatory, Queen Mary University of London, the University of Aberdeen, and the French National Center for Scientific Research.

Concorde 001 was modified just for them, with rooftop portholes created for observation equipment. The extra-long totality allowed these scientists to study the sun's corona, its chromosphere and the intensity of the sun's light from above much of Earth's atmosphere .

"We intercepted the totality and stayed within it for 74 minutes before descending and landing in the African nation of Chad," Donald Liebenberg, a scientist from Los Alamos National Laboratory who was on board the flight, wrote for NBC News . "At 74 minutes, our group aboard the Concorde set a record for the amount of time spent in totality that has never been broken. It was an experience I will never forget."

Concorde took off at 1008 GMT and raced above Mauritania as the moon's shadow caught up with it. Over the next four minutes, it flew across the Sahara in Mali, Nigeria and Niger before the moon's shadow overtook it. It landed in Chad.

In addition to experiencing the long totality, the scientists saw a seven-minute "first contact" and a 12-minute "third contact" — the beginning and end of the eclipse when viewers on the ground see a brief display of Baily's beads and the "diamond ring effect ."

The 1973 flight wasn't the last time Concorde entered the moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse. Twenty-six years later, on Aug. 11, 1999 , three Concordes — one from France and two from the U.K. — entered the moon's shadow, carrying tourists, as documented by French eclipse expert Xavier Jubier . Each paid $2,400 ( $4,457 in today's dollars ), though totality lasted only four or five minutes, compared with about two minutes on the ground. However, the passengers had problems seeing totality for more than 30 seconds because of the small windows and the sun's height.

It's a reminder that intercepting the moon's shadow in a plane isn't easy.

The 1999 trips were Concorde's last into the path of totality. After the fatal crash of Air France Flight 4590 on July 25, 2000, just after takeoff, a planned eclipse flight on June 21, 2001 , was canceled.

The most successful eclipse flight in recent years was E-Flight 2019-MAX , which on July 2, 2019, doubled the totality duration from 4 minutes, 32 seconds to 9 minutes. On board the LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner were 43 eclipse chasers, each of whom had paid $6,750.

Eclipse flights continue to spark the imagination, but it will be a long time until it's possible to surpass Concorde 001's 1973 achievement.

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Airport Spanish 101: Travel Phrases (with Infographics)

Basic Spanish Phrases for Travelers:

Spanish Phrases for Navigating the Airport:

¡ Qué tenga un buen viaje (Have a good trip)!

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A Useful Guide to Spanish Travel Phrases

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First Things First: Greetings To Use On Arrival

Get What You Want On Your Trip With The Verb Querer

Asking For & Understanding Directions On Your Trip

Getting Around Spanish-Speaking Countries

At A Restaurant On Your Travels

Key Spanish Question Words For Your Trip

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