Spanish travel phrases: 25 words for trains, hotels and directions in Spain

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Travel is where a few words make the biggest difference. This list covers stations, tickets, hotels, asking the way and getting help, with the vocabulary used in Spain — billete, coger el tren, la consigna — so you understand signs and announcements from day one.

Where you will use it: Trains, buses, hotels, directions and emergencies in Spain.

Spanish phrases for travel — The word list

Meanings and translations are in English.

Spanish	Meaning and example
la estación	Station.“La estación está cerca del centro.”The station is near the centre.
el billete	Ticket.“Quiero un billete de ida y vuelta.”I'd like a return ticket.
el andén	Platform.“El tren sale del andén tres.”The train leaves from platform three.
coger el tren	To catch the train.“Vamos a coger el tren juntos.”We're going to catch the train together.
coger el autobús	To catch the bus.“Podéis coger el autobús aquí.”You can catch the bus here.
el hotel	Hotel.“El hotel está junto al parque.”The hotel is next to the park.
la reserva	Reservation; booking.“Tengo una reserva para dos noches.”I have a reservation for two nights.
la habitación	Room.“La habitación tiene baño privado.”The room has a private bathroom.
el equipaje	Luggage.“¿Podemos dejar el equipaje aquí?”Can we leave our luggage here?
la maleta	Suitcase.“Mi maleta está debajo del asiento.”My suitcase is under the seat.
la consigna	Left-luggage facility.“La consigna está junto a la entrada.”The left-luggage facility is next to the entrance.
¿Dónde está…?	Where is…?“¿Dónde está la estación de tren?”Where is the train station?
a la derecha	To the right; on the right.“La farmacia está a la derecha.”The pharmacy is on the right.
a la izquierda	To the left; on the left.“Gira a la izquierda después del banco.”Turn left after the bank.
todo recto	Straight ahead.“Sigue todo recto hasta la plaza.”Go straight ahead as far as the square.
cerca	Near; nearby.“El museo está cerca del hotel.”The museum is near the hotel.
lejos	Far; far away.“El aeropuerto está lejos del centro.”The airport is far from the centre.
la ayuda	Help.“Necesito ayuda con esta máquina.”I need help with this machine.
la farmacia	Pharmacy.“Hay una farmacia en esta calle.”There's a pharmacy on this street.
el aeropuerto	Airport.“Llegamos al aeropuerto a las ocho.”We arrive at the airport at eight.
el pasaporte	Passport.“Aquí tiene mi pasaporte y mi billete.”Here are my passport and my ticket.
el mapa	Map.“¿Tiene un mapa de la ciudad?”Do you have a map of the city?
la parada	Stop; bus stop.“Esperamos en la parada del autobús.”We're waiting at the bus stop.
el retraso	Delay.“El tren lleva diez minutos de retraso.”The train is ten minutes late.
la salida	Exit; departure.“La salida está al final del pasillo.”The exit is at the end of the corridor.

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Spanish as spoken in Spain

Spanish is spoken in more than twenty countries, and everyday words differ between them: a car is a coche in Spain and a carro in much of Latin America, a phone is a móvil rather than a celular. These lists follow Spain's usage — vosotros, coger el tren, el ordenador — and WordNest's examples, audio and AI corrections use the same standard. You will still be understood everywhere.

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Questions about this list

Is this Spanish from Spain or Latin America?

Spanish as spoken in Spain. Where Latin America usually uses a different word, the list gives the Spain one — for example coche instead of carro — but every word is understood across the Spanish-speaking world.

How do I practise Spanish phrases for travel?

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How many words are in this list?

This list contains 25 words and phrases with English meanings and example sentences. It is a starting set, not a complete course.

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