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Beach & Water Sports: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Beach & Water Sports while travelling?
These 24 words and phrases cover "Beach & Water Sports" in Spanish for travel across Latin America — real, situation-tested vocabulary from the HolaRuta flashcard corpus.
Words & phrases
- „¿Dónde está la playa?" — Where is the beach?
- „Quiero nadar." — I want to swim.
- „¿Es seguro nadar aquí?" — Is it safe to swim here?
- „Quiero alquilar una sombrilla." — I would like to rent an umbrella.
- „Quiero alquilar una silla." — I would like to rent a chair.
- „¿Cuánto cuesta por hora?" — How much is it per hour?
- „Quiero alquilar una tabla." — I would like to rent a board.
- „Quiero una clase de surf." — I would like a surf lesson.
- „¿Hay corriente aquí?" — Is there a current here?
- „¿Qué significa la bandera roja?" — What does the red flag mean?
- „¿Dónde está el salvavidas?" — Where is the lifeguard?
- „Quiero hacer esnórquel." — I want to go snorkeling.
- „¿Necesito máscara y aletas?" — Do I need a mask and fins?
- „Quiero hacer buceo." — I would like to dive.
- „¿Podemos hacer kayak o paddle de pie?" — Can we do kayak or stand-up paddle?
- „Quiero hacer un paseo en lancha." — I want to take a boat trip.
- „¿Necesito un chaleco salvavidas?" — Do I need a life jacket?
- „Tengo protector solar." — I have sunscreen.
- „Tengo una quemadura de sol." — I have a sunburn.
- „¿Hay medusas en el agua?" — Are there jellyfish in the water?
- „¿Cómo están las olas y la marea hoy?" — How are the waves and the tide today?
- „¿Puede cuidar mis objetos de valor?" — Can you watch my valuables?
- „¿Dónde hay sombra?" — Where is there shade?
- „Me siento mal, tengo mareo." — I feel sick, I have seasickness.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Where is the beach?" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "¿Dónde está la playa?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
How do you say "I want to swim." in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "Quiero nadar.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Beach & Water Sports while travelling?
For "Beach & Water Sports", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Beach & Water Sports vocabulary before the trip?
Because these are exactly the phrases you'll run into. HolaRuta uses spaced repetition so "Beach & Water Sports" vocabulary actually sticks before departure, instead of fading after the first use.
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