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๐Ÿš—Travel & Transport

Useful Spanish words and phrases for getting around in Spanish-speaking countries

๐ŸŒ Travel Journey Planner

Navigate every stage of your Spanish travel adventure

๐Ÿ“‹ Planning Your Trip

Research, book, and prepare for your Spanish adventure

Essential Vocabulary

el viaje
trip
la reserva
reservation
el itinerario
itinerary
el presupuesto
budget
la guรญa turรญstica
travel guide
el seguro de viaje
travel insurance
la documentaciรณn
documentation
el alojamiento
accommodation

Useful Phrases

Quiero planificar un viaje a Espaรฑa
I want to plan a trip to Spain
ยฟCuรกl es la mejor รฉpoca para viajar?
What is the best time to travel?
Necesito hacer una reserva
I need to make a reservation
ยฟQuรฉ documentos necesito?
What documents do I need?
ยฟDรณnde puedo cambiar dinero?
Where can I exchange money?

๐ŸšŠ Transportation Hub

Compare and choose the best transport options for your needs

๐ŸšŒ Public Transport

Navigate buses, metros, and trams efficiently

el metro
subway/metro
FastFrequentUnderground
Cost: โ‚ฌ1.50-3.00
Muy rรกpido en ciudades grandes
el autobรบs
bus
Extensive routesAffordableSurface level
Cost: โ‚ฌ1.00-2.50
Cubre toda la ciudad
el tranvรญa
tram
ScenicEco-friendlyMedium speed
Cost: โ‚ฌ1.50-2.00
Perfecto para turistas

Common Phrases

ยฟCada cuรกnto pasa el autobรบs?
How often does the bus come?
Un abono de diez viajes, por favor
A ten-trip pass, please
ยฟEsta lรญnea va al centro?
Does this line go to the center?

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Travel Conversations

Practice real travel situations with native Spanish dialogues

At the Station

Example Dialogue

๐Ÿงณ
Buenos dรญas, ยฟa quรฉ hora sale el prรณximo tren a Madrid?
Good morning, what time does the next train to Madrid leave?
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿข
El prรณximo tren sale a las 10:30 desde el andรฉn 3
The next train leaves at 10:30 from platform 3
๐Ÿงณ
ยฟCuรกnto cuesta un billete de segunda clase?
How much does a second-class ticket cost?
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿข
Un billete sencillo cuesta 45 euros
A single ticket costs 45 euros
๐Ÿงณ
ยฟHay descuento para estudiantes?
Is there a student discount?
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿข
Sรญ, con carnet de estudiante es un 20% menos
Yes, with a student ID it's 20% less

Travel Tips

Llevar siempre identificaciรณn
Always carry identification
Llegar 30 minutos antes
Arrive 30 minutes early
Validar el billete antes de subir
Validate ticket before boarding
Guardar el billete durante el viaje
Keep ticket during the journey

๐ŸŽฏ Destination Explorer

Discover the best ways to travel around Spain

๐Ÿงญ Compass Directions

el norte
north
Transport: Puntos cardinales
Highlights:
  • Polo Norte
  • Arriba en mapas
  • Estrella Polar
Tip: El norte siempre estรก arriba en los mapas
el sur
south
Transport: Puntos cardinales
Highlights:
  • Polo Sur
  • Abajo en mapas
  • Sol al mediodรญa
Tip: El sol estรก al sur al mediodรญa en Espaรฑa
el este
east
Transport: Puntos cardinales
Highlights:
  • Salida del sol
  • Derecha en mapas
  • Oriente
Tip: El sol sale por el este cada maรฑana
el oeste
west
Transport: Puntos cardinales
Highlights:
  • Puesta del sol
  • Izquierda en mapas
  • Occidente
Tip: El sol se pone por el oeste cada tarde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spanish Travel Culture

๐Ÿš‚

RENFE Train System

Spain's excellent train network includes high-speed AVE trains connecting major cities at up to 310 km/h.

๐Ÿ•’

Spanish Travel Times

Travel during siesta (2-5 PM) can be quieter, but some services may be reduced in smaller towns.

๐ŸŽซ

Travel Passes

Multi-day transport passes (abonos) offer great value in major cities. Buy them at metro stations or tobacco shops.

๐Ÿšถ

Walking Culture

Spanish cities are very walkable with pedestrian-friendly historic centers. Evening strolls (paseos) are a cultural tradition.

Types of Transport

el transporte
transport
el coche
car
el autobรบs
bus
el tren
train
el metro
subway
el taxi
taxi
el aviรณn
airplane
el barco
boat
la bicicleta
bicycle
la moto
motorcycle

Transport Locations

el aeropuerto
airport
la estaciรณn de tren
train station
la estaciรณn de autobuses
bus station
la parada
stop
el puerto
port
la terminal
terminal

Accommodation

el hotel
hotel
el hostal
hostel
el albergue
hostel
la pensiรณn
guesthouse
el apartamento
apartment

Travel Documents & Items

el pasaporte
passport
el billete
ticket
la reserva
reservation
el visado
visa
la maleta
suitcase
la mochila
backpack
el equipaje
luggage

Travel Actions

viajar
to travel
llegar
to arrive
salir
to leave
la llegada
arrival
la salida
departure

Navigation & Orientation

el mapa
map
la direcciรณn
address
la oficina de turismo
tourist office

Directions

la izquierda
left
la derecha
right
todo recto
straight ahead
al lado de
next to
enfrente de
in front of
detrรกs de
behind

Distance & Location

cerca
near
lejos
far
aquรญ
here
allรญ
there
el centro
center

Streets & Places

la calle
street
la avenida
avenue
la plaza
square
el camino
path/road
la carretera
highway