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August 13, 2020 by Rafael Parra Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

50+ Spanish Words and Phrases for the Airport and Air Travel

One of the main reasons people learn a language is to travel. When I had the pleasure of visiting Belgium some years ago, I took a year of French classes before I got there. And knowing basic French saved me from getting on the wrong train and ending up far away and lost! As you can see, knowing at least some of the language of the country you’re visiting is crucial for travel survival. That’s why today we’re looking at a list of useful travel Spanish words and phrases to get you through the airport and safely into your hotel room on your next trip!

Spanish Words and Phrases for Airports and Air Travel

Before the Airport

First things first, you’ve just booked your flight and you’re leaving in a couple of days. Pacing all over your house trying to find your suitcase and all the things you want to put in it is where the fun begins. You’re never going to miss a thing if you have a checklist! Let’s go through all of the things that are usually packed for a week-long trip:

EnglishSpanishPronunciation
PassportEl pasaportepahs-ah-pohr-teh
IDLa identificaci[onee-dehn-tee-fee-kah-syohn
Driver’s licenseLa licencia de conducirLee-sehn-syah deh kohn-doo-seehr
WalletLa billeterabee-yeh-teh-rah
KeysLas llavesyah-behs
MoneyEl dinerodee-nehr-oh
SuitcaseLa maletamah-leh-tah
Carry-onLa maleta de manoMah-leh-tah deh mah-noh
LocksLos candadoskhan-dah-dohs
BackpackLa mochilamoh-chee-lah
ShirtLa camisakah-mee-sah
UnderwearLa ropa interiorroh-pah een-teh-ryohr
SwimsuitLa calzonetakahl-soh-neht-ah
ShortsLos pantalones cortospahn-tah-loh-nehs kohr-tohs
SuitEl trajetrah-heh
DressEl vestidobess-tee-doh
PantsLos pantalonespahn-tah-loh-nehs
SandalsLas sandaliassahn-dah-lyahs
SweaterEl suetersweh-tehr
JacketLa chaquetachah-keh-tah
HoodieEl suetersweh-tehr
SkirtLa faldafahl-dah
ShoesLos zapatoszah-pah-tohs
TowelLa toallatwah-yah
ToothbrushEl cepillo de dientesseh-pee-yoh deh dyehn-tehs
ToothpasteLa pasta dentalpass-tah dehn-tahl
HairbrushEl cepillo de peloseh-pee-yoh deh peh-loh
ShampooEl shampooshampoo
SoapEl jabónhah-bohn
ConditionerEl acondicionadorah-kohn-dee-syohn-ah-dohr
CreamLa cremakreh-mah
DeodorantEl desodorantedehs-oh-dohr-ahnt-eh
MakeupEl maquillajemah-kee-yah-heh
LaptopLa laptoplaptop
PhoneEl teléfonoteh-leh-fohn-oh
Headphones / earphonesLos audífonosahoo-dee-fohn-ohs
ChargersLos cargadoreskar-gah-dohr-ehs
Plane ticketsLos boletos de aviónboh-leh-tohs deh ah-byohn
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Spanish Words and Phrases for Airports and Air Travel

Getting to the Airport

Now you’re ready to get on the taxi and the excitement builds up as you imagine landing on a different country, meeting interesting people, and looking at mesmerizing landmarks and sceneries. It’s early in the morning. The ride to the airport remains silent as you look at familiar streets and buildings passing by, it’s almost as if they’re saying: ¡hasta luego! As it turns out, your taxi driver lived abroad for some time and can speak fluent Spanish, so you ask him if you can practice conversation before your trip. These are some of the words and phrases you would use:

EnglishSpanishPronunciation
TaxiEl taxitack-see
Taxi fareLa tarifa del taxitah-ree-fah dehl tack-see
TrunkEl baúlbah-ool
Take me to the airport, please.Lléveme al aeropuerto, porfavoryeh-beh-meh ahl ah-eh-roh-pwer-toh pohr fah-bohr
I’m late to the airport!¡Voy tarde al aeropuerto!boy tar-deh ahl ah-eh-roh-pwer-toh
How far is the airport?¿Qué tan lejos queda el aeropuerto?Keh tahn leh-hohs keh-dah ehl ah-eh-roh-pwer-toh
Can we pick someone up on the way?¿Podemos recoger a alguien en el camino?poh-deh-mohs reh-koh-hehr ah ahl-gyehn ehn ehl kah-mee-noh?
I need you to make a stop here.Necesito que haga una parada aquí.Neh-seh-see-toh keh ah-gah oo-nah pah-rah-dah ah-kee
Thank you for the ride!¡Gracias por traerme!Grah-syahs pohr trah-ehr-meh

Checking Your Bags and Going Through Customs

You leave your bags with the kind young man at the counter, he checks your bags and glances at your carry-on. He lets you go to your gate, but first you have to go to customs! These are some of the common Spanish words and phrases you’ll hear at this stage of your trip:

EnglishSpanishPronunciation
Checking your bagsChequear las maletasche-kyahr lahs mah-leh-tahs
Weight limitEl peso límitepehs-oh lee-me-teh
I would like to check an extra bag, pleaseMe gustaría chequear una maleta extra, por favor.meh goos-tah-ree-ah che-kyahr oo-nah mah-leh-tah ecks-trah pohr fah-bohr
Is this carry-on too big?¿Es muy grande esta maleta de mano?ehs moy grahn-deh ehs-tah mah-leh-tah deh mah-noh?
Please be careful, my suitcase is fragile.Por favor tenga cuidado, mi maleta es frágil.pohr fah-bohr tehn-gah kwee-dah-doh mee mah-leh-tah ehs frah-heel
How much does checking an extra bag cost?Cuánto cuesta chequear una maleta extra?Kwahn-toh kwehs-tah cheh-kyahr oo-nah mah-leh-tah ecks-trah
CustomsLa aduanaah-dwah-nah
ScannerEl escánerehs-kah-nehr
Item trayLa bandejabahn-deh-hah
Security staffEl personal de seguridadpehrs-oh-nahl deh seh-goo-ree-dad
Customs formLa declaración de aduanaDeh-klahr-ah-syohn deh ah-dwa-nah
QueueLa filafee-lah

Finding Your Way Around the Airport

Now that you’re past customs, it’s time to find your gate! You’re not sure which way it is, but don’t panic! You arrived early and have an hour to find where you need to be. Approaching the staff and asking these questions might help you:

EnglishSpanishPronunciation
GateLa puertapwehr-tah
Do you know where gate A12 is?¿Sabe usted dónde queda la puerta A12?Sah-beh oos-tehd dohn-deh keh-dah lah pwehr-tah A12
Where can I find a restroom?¿Dónde puedo encontrar el baño?dohn-deh pweh-doh en-kohn-trahr ehl bah-nyoh
Where can I find a food court?¿Dónde puedo encontrar el área de comida?dohn-deh pweh-doh en-kohn-trahr ehl ah-reah deh koh-mee-dah
Is there an electrical outlet nearby?¿Hay algún enchufe cerca?ah-ee ahl-goon ehn-choo-feh sehr-kah
I’m lostEstoy perdido / aehs-toy pehr-dee-doh/ah
Can you help me find my gate?¿Me puede ayudar a encontrar mi puerta?Meh pweh-deh ah-yoo-dahr ah ehn-kon-trahr mee pwehr-tah
Is my flight on schedule?¿Mi vuelo está a tiempo?Mee bweh-loh ehs-tah ah tyem-poh

Liftoff!

You get your ticket ready as you patiently wait for the stewardess to mention your seat number. You jump out of the bench when you hear it, It’s time to board the plane! Personally, lift offs and landings are the worst parts of air travel. I always get nervous and I have to squeeze my seat and close my eyes when it happens. You’re probably braver than me in that sense, but if you’re not—we can be scared together!

EnglishSpanishPronunciation
LiftoffEl despeguedehs-peh-geh
LandingEl aterrizajeah-teh-ree-sah-heh
PilotEl pilotopee-loh-toh
AirplaneEl aviónah-byon
Flight attendantEl / La auxiliar de vueloow-ksee-lyahr deh bweh-loh
SeatbeltEl cinturón de seguridadseen-too-rohn deh seh-goo-ree-dahd
PillowEl cojínkoh-heen
BlanketLa mantamahn-tah
Are you serving snacks?¿Van a servir bocadillos?bahn ah sehr-beer boh-kah-dee-yohs
Are you serving food?¿Van a servir comida?bahn ah sehr-beer koh-mee-dah
At what time will you be serving food?¿A qué hora servirán la comida?Ah keh oh-rah sehr-bee-rahn lah koh-mee-dah
Barf bagBolsa de mareosBohl-sah deh mahr-eh-ohs
Oxygen maskMáscara de oxígenoMahs-kah-rah deh oh-ksee-hen-oh
Life jacketSalvavidassahl-bah-bee-dahs
Emergency exitSalida de emergenciasah-lee-dah deh eh-mehr-hen-syah
I feel nauseousSiento náuseasyehn-toh naoo-seah
I have a headacheMe duele la cabezaMeh dwehl-eh lah kah-beh-sah
Can I get something to drink, please?¿Puede traer algo de tomar, por favor?Pweh-deh trah-ehr ahl-goh deh toh-mahr
I’m allergic to nutsSoy alérgico/a a las nuecessoy ah-lehr-hee-koh ah lahs nweh-sehs

Getting to Your Destination

The plane lands and you get out of it. The air feels different, your steps are light as you go look for your luggage and exit the airport. Now what?! How do you find your way to the hotel? These Spanish words and phrases will be crucial to your survival abroad:

EnglishSpanishPronunciation
Where can I claim my bags?¿Dónde puedo recoger mis maletas?dohn-deh pweh-doh reh-koh-her mees mah-leh-tahs
Baggage claim areaÁrea de recogida de equipajeah-reh-ah deh reh-koh-hee-dah deh eh-kee-pah-heh
Where can I rent a car?¿Dónde puedo rentar un auto?dohn-deh pweh-doh rehn-tahr oon aoo-toh?
Where can I hail a cab?¿Dónde puedo conseguir un taxi?dohn-deh pweh-doh kohn-seh-gheer oon tacks-ee
Where’s the exit?¿Dónde es la salida?dohn-deh ess lah sah-lee-dah
Do you know this address?¿Conoce esta dirección?koh-noh-seh ehs-tah dee-rec-syon
I need to go to this hotelNecesito ir a este hotel.nehs-ehs-ee-toh eer ah ess-teh oh-tehl
Are there any restaurants nearby?¿Hay algún restaurante cerca?Aee ahl-goon rehs-taoo-rahn-teh sehr-kah
Can you help me find my way, please?¿Me puede ayudar a encontrar mi camino, por favor?Meh pweh-deh ah-yoo-dahr ah ehn-kohn-trahr mee kah-mee-noh pohr-fah-bohr
At what time does the shuttle arrive?¿A qué hora llega el bus?ah keh oh-rah yeh-gah ehl boos
I need helpNecesito ayudaNeh-seh-see-toh ah-yoo-dah
Thanks for the help!¡Gracias por la ayuda!grah-syahs pohr lah ah-yoo-dah

Make Stronger Connections Through Spanish

I hope by learning these Spanish words and phrases, it makes your travels easier and more fun! Going abroad is always an adventure, full of surprises and new experiences. The best way to speak Spanish fluently is to practice conversation as much as you can. At Homeschool Spanish Academy, we cater to your needs as a language learner, so if you want to practice some conversation before your trip, take a free class and hone your skills today!

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