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