Phrases for Surviving in Spain

Heading out on holiday to Spain sometime soon, for festivals or simply a break from everyday life?

Here are some handy phrases to keep you going:

• Me llamo - My name is
• Hablo inglés/un poco español - I speak english/a bit of spanish
• Tengo una reserva - I have a reservation
• ¿Qué va a tomar? - What would you like to eat/drink
• Una tortilla española - Spanish Omelette (traditional spanish dish of eggs and potatoes)
• Una cerveza/un vino tinto - a beer/glass of red wine
• La cuenta - the bill
• ¿Hay … por aquí? - is there a. . around here?
• ¿Tiene? - Do you have?
• ¿Cuánto cuesta? - How much does it cost?
• ¿Dónde está (la playa) ? - Where is the beach?
• Quiero alquilar un barco - I would like to hire a boat

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