Spanish · Getting around
Spanish phrases for getting around
Ask where something is, buy a ticket, understand the answer. These ten sentences cover trains, buses, taxis and directions.
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Step 4¿Dónde está la estación?
Where is the station?
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Start free10 Spanish sentences for getting around
| # | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where is the train station? | ¿Dónde está la estación de tren? |
| 2 | How do I get to the airport? | ¿Cómo llego al aeropuerto? |
| 3 | One ticket to the city center, please. | Un billete al centro, por favor. |
| 4 | What time does the train leave? | ¿A qué hora sale el tren? |
| 5 | Which platform? | ¿En qué andén? |
| 6 | Does this bus go to the museum? | ¿Este autobús va al museo? |
| 7 | Turn left at the corner. | Gire a la izquierda en la esquina. |
| 8 | Go straight ahead. | Siga todo recto. |
| 9 | Is it far? | ¿Está lejos? |
| 10 | Can you show me on the map? | ¿Me lo puede mostrar en el mapa? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Hable más despacio, por favor. |
| I do not understand. | No entiendo. |
Tips
- Asking is easy. Understanding the answer is the hard part, so learn left, right and straight on cold.
- Show the destination on your phone and ask them to point. It beats a long spoken answer.
- Learn the numbers 1 to 20. Platforms, buses and times all use them.
These sentences use the polite usted form, which is safe in every Spanish-speaking country. Spain says billete for ticket and bolso for bag; Latin America says boleto and bolsa or cartera.
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How do you say “Where is the train station” in Spanish?
“¿Dónde está la estación de tren?”.
What are the most useful Spanish phrases for getting around?
“¿Dónde está la estación de tren?” (Where is the train station?) “¿Cómo llego al aeropuerto?” (How do I get to the airport?) “Un billete al centro, por favor.” (One ticket to the city center, please.) “¿A qué hora sale el tren?” (What time does the train leave?) “¿En qué andén?” (Which platform?)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Spanish?
Say “No entiendo.” (I do not understand.), then “Hable más despacio, por favor.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “¿Puede repetirlo, por favor?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Spanish phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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