| You do not need to be a master of the Spanish | | | | adequate money. To avoid having problems with |
| language to be able to communicate properly. You | | | | your money, make use of these familiar phrases: |
| just need the most common Spanish phrases and | | | | Â-Quiero cambiar algunos cheques de viaje, |
| surely, you'll get your message across easily. | | | | por favor -I would like to change some travelers |
| Sure, some people will adore your broken Spanish | | | | checks, please |
| but ultimately, it is better to be able to properly | | | | Â-¿Dónde se puede cambiar |
| communicate using this foreign language. | | | | dinero?-Where can we change some money? |
| Conversation Phrases: Spanish to Get You By | | | | Â-¿Cuándo abre/cierre el |
| These phrases will help you in telling others that | | | | banco?-When does the bank open/close? |
| you only speak a little Spanish: | | | | Understanding the basic monetary terms will |
| Â-No hablo español-I do not speak | | | | definitely help you in keeping track of your bills |
| Spanish | | | | and coins. |
| Â-¿Habla usted inglés? -Do | | | | Doctor, Doctor I am Sick |
| you speak English? | | | | Illnesses are part and parcel of traveling. Use |
| Â-No comprendo- I do not understand | | | | these phrases to get the type of medical |
| Â-Mas lentamente/despacio, por | | | | attention that you need: |
| favor-Speak more slowly, please | | | | Â-Estoy enfermo -I am sick. |
| Spanish Wining and Dining Made Easy | | | | Â-¿Podría llamar a un |
| It is natural for you to get hungry and this is | | | | médico, por favor?-Could you please call a |
| particularly true if you are traveling. Whether you | | | | doctor? |
| dine in the nearby diner, in a private home, in a | | | | A few gestures can actually inform your doctor |
| fancy restaurant or an expensive hotel, the | | | | where you're hurting. Complex medical conditions, |
| following phrases are necessary in communicating | | | | however, requires a Spanish translator. |
| the needs of your appetite: | | | | Spanish Phrases for 911 |
| Â-Tengo hambre- I am hungry | | | | The following Spanish phrases are also helpful in |
| Â-Tengo sed -I am thirsty | | | | times of emergency: |
| Â-Quiero ver el menú, por favor -I | | | | Â-¡Socorro!-Help! |
| would like to see the menu, please | | | | Â-¿Hay una comisaría de |
| Â-Quiero pedir, por favor - I would like to | | | | policías cerca? - Is there a police station |
| order, please | | | | nearby? |
| Â-La cuenta, por favor- May I have the bill, | | | | You would hope that the police shall be able to |
| please? | | | | provide assistance especially in instances when |
| Many food establishments put tempting pictures in | | | | you lost your passport or when you want to |
| their menu and offer familiar dishes such as | | | | report a theft. If you're simply lost, it should not |
| ensalada mixta (mixed salad), arroz (rice), pollo | | | | hurt to refer to police officers. |
| (chicken) and patatas (potatoes). You may opt | | | | So grab that decent English-Spanish dictionary and |
| for these dishes but then again, where would | | | | pack these bagful of Spanish phrases and you're |
| your sense of food adventure be? | | | | definitely ready for the adventure of your life. |
| Money, Money, Money | | | | ¡Tenga un viaje seguro! |
| Travel will never be possible if you don't have | | | | |