Key Spanish phrases (for your holiday)
These phrases are among the most useful to learn if you only want to learn a few before your visit. (Together with basic Spanish phrases).
Usted in the sentence ¿Habla usted inglés? 'do you speak English' is the formal Spanish word for you. It doesn't have to be used so ¿Habla inglés? has the same meaning.
| English | Spanish | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto es? | |
| I'd like to buy .. | Quisiera comprar .. | |
| I don't understand | No entiendo | |
| Pardon (what)? | ¿Como? | |
| Do you speak English? (formal) | ¿Habla usted inglés? | |
| Do you have a map of ..? (formal) | ¿Tiene un mapa de ..? | |
| Can you help me please? (formal) | ¿Me puede ayudar, por favor? |