How do you say "How do you say ... in Spanish?" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "¿Cómo se dice ... en español?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
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Everyday: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Everyday while travelling?
15 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "Everyday" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.
Words & phrases
- „¿Cómo se dice ... en español?" — How do you say ... in Spanish?
- „¿Qué significa?" — What does that mean?
- „¿Me lo puede escribir?" — Can you write it down?
- „Estoy aprendiendo español" — I'm learning Spanish
- „¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi?" — What's the wifi password?
- „¿Dónde puedo comprar un chip?" — Where can I buy a SIM card?
- „recargar (saldo)" — to top up credit
- „los datos móviles" — mobile data
- „la lavandería" — the laundry
- „Busco un departamento" — I'm looking for a flat
- „el alquiler / la renta" — the rent
- „el banco" — the bank
- „el correo" — the post office
- „la embajada" — the embassy
- „¿Dónde puedo comprar agua?" — Where can I buy water?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "What does that mean?" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "¿Qué significa?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Everyday while travelling?
For "Everyday", HolaRuta has put together 15 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Everyday vocabulary before the trip?
Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "Everyday" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.