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Post & Shipping: Spanish phrases for travel

What Spanish phrases do I need for Post & Shipping while travelling?

These 24 words and phrases cover "Post & Shipping" in Spanish for travel across Latin America — real, situation-tested vocabulary from the HolaRuta flashcard corpus.

Words & phrases

  • „¿Dónde está el correo?" — Where is the post office?
  • „¿Hasta qué hora está abierto el correo?" — Until what time is the post office open?
  • „Quiero enviar una carta." — I'd like to send a letter.
  • „Quiero enviar una postal." — I'd like to send a postcard.
  • „¿Cuánto cuesta a Alemania?" — How much is it to Germany?
  • „Necesito estampillas." — I need stamps.
  • „¿Tiene estampillas para Europa?" — Do you have stamps to Europe?
  • „Quiero enviar un paquete." — I'd like to send a parcel.
  • „¿Cuánto tarda en llegar a Alemania?" — How long does it take to Germany?
  • „¿Por avión o por barco?" — By air or by surface?
  • „Quiero enviarlo certificado." — I'd like to send it registered.
  • „¿Hay un número de rastreo?" — Is there a tracking number?
  • „¿Puede pesar el paquete?" — Can you weigh the parcel?
  • „Tengo que llenar la declaración de aduana." — I have to fill out the customs form.
  • „¿Cuál es el contenido?" — What are the contents?
  • „Es frágil." — It's fragile.
  • „¿Puedo asegurarlo?" — Can I insure it?
  • „¿También envían con DHL?" — Do you also ship with DHL?
  • „¿Necesito una caja?" — Do I need a box?
  • „¿Puede embalarlo?" — Can you pack it?
  • „Quiero recoger un paquete." — I'd like to pick up a parcel.
  • „Aquí está la dirección del destinatario." — Here is the addressee's address.
  • „¿Dónde escribo el remitente?" — Where do I write the return address?
  • „¿Dónde está el buzón?" — Where is the mailbox?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Where is the post office?" in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "¿Dónde está el correo?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

How do you say "Until what time is the post office open?" in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "¿Hasta qué hora está abierto el correo?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

What Spanish phrases do I need for Post & Shipping while travelling?

For "Post & Shipping", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.

Why should I learn Post & Shipping vocabulary before the trip?

Because these are exactly the phrases you'll run into. HolaRuta uses spaced repetition so "Post & Shipping" vocabulary actually sticks before departure, instead of fading after the first use.

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