Essential Tourism Vocabulary in Spanish: Words and Phrases To Know
With Spanish tourism vocabulary, you can greet people, ask for directions, order food at a restaurant, and navigate the bus station, airport, hotel, and more.
Spanish tourism vocabulary helps you immeasurably while traveling in Hispanic countries. Learning Spanish is a tool that will open all kinds of doors for you.
Your whole travel experience will be different and more meaningful if you practice and use these 100+ tourism vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson!
Keep reading to learn Spanish travel vocabulary and discover why it’s so essential before your upcoming trip.
¡Aprendamos español!
Let’s learn Spanish!
Greetings and Introductions
If you’re learning tourism vocabulary in Spanish, it makes sense to start with greetings and introductions.
If you want to dig deeper into this section of Spanish travel vocabulary, I highly recommend this Ultimate List of Greetings and Farewells for Beginners.
Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Hello, how are you?
Bien, ¿y tú?
I’m fine, and you?
Bien también, gracias.
I’m fine too, thank you.
Buenos días.
Good morning.
Buenas tardes.
Good afternoon.
Buenas noches.
Good evening.
¿Cuál es tu nombre?
What is your name?
Mi nombre es ________.
My name is ________.
Mucho gusto, soy ________.
Nice to meet you, I am ________.
Gracias por la invitación.
Thank you for having me.
Farewells and Good Wishes
Say farewell with this Spanish travel and tourism vocabulary. Most people in Spain and Latin America are open, warm, and friendly. I added some phrases at the end so you can make lasting friendships.
Hasta luego.
See you later.
Gusto en conocerlo.
Nice to meet you.
Gracias por la cena; hasta pronto.
Thank you for dinner; see you soon.
¡Que tengan un buen viaje!
Have a good trip!
Cuídense, adiós.
Take care, goodbye.
¿Te puedo agregar a Facebook?
Can I add you on Facebook?
¿Me puedes dar tu número de teléfono?
Can you give me your phone number?
¡Gracias por todos los consejos!
Thank you for all the tips!
¡Gracias por ayudarme!
Thank you for helping me!
Por favor búscame en Instagram.
Please look for me on Instagram.
Most Common Questions
This tourism vocabulary section has the most common questions and phrases tourists use when traveling abroad. Don’t worry about sounding perfect or trying to get everything right. If you’re lost or have a specific need, chances are people will try to help and understand you.
¿Me puede ayudar? Estoy perdido.
Can you help me? I am lost.
¿Hablas inglés?
Do you speak English?
¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrar un mapa?
Do you know where I can find a map?
Disculpa, ¿aquí hay internet?
Excuse me, is there WiFi here?
¿Dónde están los baños?
Where are the restrooms?
¿Cuál es el centro de información más cercano?
What is the nearest information center?
¿Me puede traducir esto por favor?
Can you translate this for me please?
Transportation
Use these tourism vocabulary words in the bus terminal, airport, or taxi. Use a cheat sheet to remember or have them on your phone in case you forget a couple of words.
Quisiera comprar un boleto de avión por favor.
I would like to buy a plane ticket please.
¿Me puede pedir un taxi?
Can you call a cab for me?
Por favor vamos lo más rápido posible, tengo prisa.
Let’s go as fast as we can please; I’m in a hurry.
¿En esta ciudad hay Uber?
Is there Uber in this city?
¿Dónde está la central de camiones?
Where is the bus station?
Estoy buscando la terminal 3.
I am looking for terminal 3.
¿A qué hora sale el camión?
At what time does the bus leave?
Necesito un boleto para Acapulco, por favor.
I need a ticket for Acapulco, please.
¿Nos puede dar dos asientos juntos?
Can you give us two seats together?
El vuelo está demorado.
The flight has a delay.
¿Me puede llevar a esta dirección?
Can you take me to this address?
¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto de avión?
How much does a plane ticket cost?
¿Estamos cerca?
Are we close?
Perdí mi avión, ¿qué puedo hacer?
I lost my flight, what can I do?
Numbers
| English | Español |
| zero | cero |
| one | uno |
| two | dos |
| three | tres |
| four | cuatro |
| five | cinco |
| six | seis |
| seven | siete |
| eight | ocho |
| nine | nueve |
Directions and Places
If you’re a little unsure of where you are going, don’t worry! Just remember this Spanish travel vocabulary and ask anyone for help. Get to specific places by asking ¿dónde está…? (“where is….”).
The table below contains words to give directions. “Two blocks to the left” or “pass the bridge and turn right at the next corner” are examples of what people may say to you while looking for a museum or market.
| English | Spanish |
| blocks | las cuadras |
| bridge | el puente |
| corner | la esquina |
| left | la izquierda |
| right | la derecha |
| roundabout | la glorieta, la rotonda |
| straight | derecho |
| street | la calle |
| traffic lights | el semáforo |
This vocabulary table contains specific places you may want to ask about.
| English | Spanish |
| bank | el banco |
| church | la iglesia |
| downtown | el centro |
| hotel | el hotel |
| mall | el centro comercial, la plaza |
| market | el mercado |
| museum | el museo |
| park | el parque |
| supermarket | el supermercado, el super |
| town square, city square | el zócalo, la plaza |
Hotels
A Spanish travel and tourism vocabulary list wouldn’t be complete without a hotel section. Ask the front desk if you have any questions.
Te espero en el lobby.
I’ll wait for you in the lobby.
¿El desayuno está incluido?
Is breakfast included?
Deme dos toallas por favor.
Give me two towels please.
Te veo en la alberca.
See you at the swimming pool.
¿Me puede indicar cuáles son las atracciones turísticas más cercanas?
Can you tell me which are the closest tourist attractions?
¿En qué piso está tu cuarto?
What floor is your room on?
Restaurants
This is the part where you get to show off your knowledge on Spanish travel vocabulary. You can order food for you and your friend or significant other by learning these simple phrases. Use them at an Argentinian restaurant or a Mexican meat market.
¿Cuánto cuesta el bufé?
How much does the buffet cost?
Quiero la mesa del fondo.
I want the back table.
¿Cuál es la guarnición?
What is the side dish?
¿Me puede dar dos menús?
Can you give me two menus?
Estamos listos para ordenar.
We are ready to order.
¿Me puede traer una hamburguesa sin tomate ni cebolla?
Can you bring me a hamburger with no tomato nor onion?
Queremos malteadas de chocolate y de fresa.
We want chocolate and strawberry milkshakes.
¿Cuál es el platillo estrella de este restaurantes?
What is the best dish at this restaurant?
¡Probemos platillos típicos!
Let’s try typical dishes!
¿Me trae la cuenta?
Can I get the bill?
¿Qué me recomienda?
What do you recommend?
Soy alérgico al huevo y a las nueces.
I’m allergic to eggs and nuts.
Yo soy vegana y ella es vegetariana.
I am vegan and she is vegetarian.
| English | Spanish |
| appetizer, entrée | la entrada |
| beverage, drink | la bebida |
| chicken | el pollo |
| coffee | el café |
| dessert | el postre |
| fish | el pescado |
| main dish | el plato fuerte, el plato principal |
| meat | la carne |
| rice | el arroz |
| salad | la ensalada |
| seafood, shellfish | los mariscos |
| soft drink | el refresco |
| soup | la sopa |
| vegetables | los vegetales |
| water | el agua |
Going Shopping
Shopping for souvenirs or clothes is one of the best experiences you can have in Latin America. Get ready to ask for prices, store locations, and payment methods. Enjoy your time at flea markets, malls, hotel shops, tour agencies, and street stalls.
See also: At the Bank in Spanish
¿Cuánto cuesta esta playera?
How much does this t-shirt cost?
Vamos de compras.
Let’s go shopping.
¿Dónde está el centro comercial más cercano?
Where is the closest mall?
¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar un traje de baño?
Do you know where I can buy a swimming suit?
Iré a comprar souvenirs.
I will go buy souvenirs.
No sé si pagar con tarjeta de crédito o efectivo.
I don’t know whether to pay with a credit card or cash.
¿Tienes cambio?
Do you have change?
¿Dónde puedo cambiar dólares a pesos?
Where can I exchange dollars for pesos?
¿Me puede ayudar a encontrar un banco por favor?
Can you help me find a bank please?
¿Estos zapatos tienen descuento?
Do these shoes have a discount?
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Medical Emergencies
Just in case you have a medical emergency, here is a list of relevant Spanish travel vocabulary. Describe your symptoms and how you feel. Ask someone to get help or call an ambulance.
Necesito un doctor.
I need a doctor
Me siento mal.
I feel bad.
Me duele el pecho.
I have chest pains.
Estoy mareado/a.
I’m dizzy.
Tengo náuseas.
I feel nauseous.
Me desmayé en la mañana.
I fainted this morning.
Mis síntomas son temperatura alta, dolor de cabeza y sangrado de nariz.
My symptoms are high temperature, headache, and nose bleeds.
¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?
Where is the nearest hospital?
¡Llama una ambulancia!
Call an ambulance!
¡Consigue ayuda!
Go get help!
Soy alérgica a un medicamento.
I am allergic to a drug.
¿Dónde hay una farmacia?
Where’s the pharmacy?
Tengo seguro.
I have insurance.
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