A small practical phrasebook

A small, practical phrasebook for those of you who want to improve your Spanish before visiting the Restaurant, the Store, the Pharmacy and much, much more.

f you want to spell out certain words to be better understood,

it is necessary to use the Spanish system which is as follows:

A: Antonio

B: Barcelona

C: Carmen

CH: Chocolate

D: Dolores

E: Enrique

F: Francia

G: Gerona

H: Historia

I: Inés

J: José

K: Kilo

L: Lorenzo

LL: Llobregat

M: Madrid

N: Navarra

O: Oviedo

P: Paris

Q: Querido

R: Ramón

S: Sábado

T: Tarragona

U: Ulises

V: Valencia

W: Washington

X: Xiquina

Y: Yegua

Z: Zaragoza

The letter h is never pronounced in Spanish. The word huevos – eggs is therefore pronounced

“uevos”. The Spanish letter ll is pronounced as lj. The word llave –

key is therefore pronounced “ljave”. O in Spanish is always pronounced

like a Swedish å. NOTE In Spain, the duande is not at all as

common as in Sweden. Therefore, use “usted” – you.

The Days

Sunday – domingo

Monday – lunes

Tuesday – martes

Wednesday – miércoles

Thursday – jueves

Friday – viernes

Saturday – sábado

The months

January – enero

February – febrero

March –

marzo April – abril

May – mayo

June – junio

July – julio

August – agosto

September – septiembre

October – octubre

November – noviembre

December – diciembre

Number

1 – one
2 – two
3 – three
4 – four
5 – five
6 – six
7 – seven
8 – eight 9 – nine 10
– ten 11 – eleven 12 – twelve 13 – thirteen 14 – fourteen 15 – fifteen 16 – sixteen 17 – seventeen 18 – eighteen 19 – nineteen 20 – twenty 21 – twenty-one 30 – thirty 31 – thirty-one 40 – forty 50 – fifty 60 – sixty 70 – seventy 80 – eighty 90 – ninety 100 – one hundred 101 – one hundred and one 500 – five hundred 1000 – one thousand

yes – yes

no – no

where/when/ how – where/when/how

thank you/please

excuse me/no reason – forgive me/of nothing

a little/much small –

small big –

big old

/new – old/new

free/busy – free/occupied

here/there – here/there

everyone/nobody

never/always

good/bad – good/bad

left/right left/right

up/down – up/down

straight ahead – todo derecho

how much does it cost? – cuanto cuesta?

is there – hay estás

too expensive/cheap – es demasiado caro/es barato

it is good – está bien

I don’t understand – I don’t understand

where it is – where it is

Swedish – suedo

Spanish – español

guide – guía

tourist – tourist

man/woman – hombre/mujer

open/closed – abierto/cerrado

today – today

yesterday – yesterday

tomorrow – tomorrow

I would like something for diarrhea – please, I would like something for

diarrhea – diarrhea

eczema – eczema

cold – a cold

cough – cough

headache – head pain

influenza – gripe

insect

bites – picadura de insectos nausea – nauseas

dizziness – mareo

stomachache – stomach pain

sore throat – throat pain

prescription – medical prescription

shoe chafing – rozadura en los pies

sunburn – quemadura del sol

toothache – dolor de dientes

hangover – resaca

earache – dolor de oidos

elastic bandage – un vendaje elastic

en petit bottle – un frasco de…

en bag – una bolsa de….

gauze bandage – una venda

plaster – esparadrapo/tiritas/plástico

iodine – yodo

condom – condón, preservativos

nose drops – unas gotas para la nariz

painkillers – un sedative

sunscreen – crema solar sun oil

– aceite solar fever

thermometer – un termómetro

cotton – algodón

eye drops – unas gotas para los ojos

a double/single room – una habitación doble/sencilla

guesthouse – hostal

ashtray – cenicero

bath/shower – el baño/la ducha

hangers – perchas

door lock – la cerradura

extra pillow – una almohada extra

blanket – manta

glass/plate – vaso/plato

towels – toallas

knife/fork/spoon – cuchillo/tenedor/cuchara

sheets – sábana

can I ask for the bill – la cuenta, por favor

key – llave

phone – el teléfono

toilet paper- papel higiénico

toilet/drain – el water/desagüe

tourist office – la oficina de turismo

hot/cold water – agua caliente/fría

pillowcase – una fonda de almohada

bread – pan (roughly: wholemeal bread)

cigarettes – cigarillos

lemon – limón

fish – pescado

stamp – sello

fruit – fruta

ice cream – helado

cream – nata

ice cubes – cubito de hielo

envelope – sobres

chicken – pollo

meat – carne

jam – mermelada

milk – leche

olive oil – aceite de oliva

cheese – queso

pepper – pimienta

potatoes – patatas

french fries – patatas fritas

salt – sal

mustard – mostaza

toothpaste- pasta dentífrica

newspaper – periódico

water – agua

postcard – postales

ham (cooked) – jamón cocido

butter – mantequilla

sugar – azúcar

matches – cerillas

eggs – huevo

vinegar – vinagre

anchovies – anchoas

duck – pato

pineapple – piña

orange – naranja

eggplant – berenjena

pastries – pasteles

banana – plátano

boneless cutlet – lomo

octopus – calamares

bread – pan

broth – caldo

beans – alúbias

cider – cidra

lemon – limón

grapes – uva

dove – paloma

dessert – postres

fish – pescado

pork – cerdo

trout – trucha

fruit – frutas

fruit juice – zumo de frutas

mutton – cordero

appetizers – entremeses

ice cream – helado

grilled – a la parilla

stew – potaje

green salad – lechuga

vegetables – legumbres

cucumber – pepino

haricots verts – judías

lobsters – cigalas

lobster – cigala/bogavante

strawberries – fresas

cod – bacalao

coffee with milk – café con leche

cakes – galletas

veal – ternera

sausage – salchichas

sausage – chorizo

cutlet – chuleta

crab – cangrejo

artichoke – alcochofa

chicken – pollo peas

– guisantes

lamb – cordero lechal

langoustine (giant crayfish) – langosta

salmon – salmón

liver – hígado

lentils – lentejas

onion – cebolla

soft-boiled egg – huevo pasado por agua

almond – almendras

almond confectionery – turrón

mineral water – agua sin gas

milk – leche

carrot – zanahoria

mussels – mejillones

branded wine – vino de marca

kidney – riñones

olives – aceitunas

omelette – tortilla

oysters

– ostras fillet of beef – solomillo

beef – buey

beef – vaca

paprika – pimiento

white/black pepper

– pimienta blanca/negra turbot – rodaballo pear –

pera

rice – arroz

rosé wine – vino rosado

smoked – ahumado

red wine – vino tinto

salami – salchichón salad

– ensalada sole – lenguado

shellfish – mariscos

ham – jamón

butter – mantequilla

snails – caracoles

sugar – azúcar

soda water- aqua con gas

soup – sopa

asparagus – espárragos

spinach – espinacas suckling pig –
roast

cochinillo

egg – huevo frito

mushrooms – setas

black “Swedish” coffee – café americano

black strong coffee – café sólo

sauce – salsa

tuna – atún

cod – merluza

tart – tarta

roast – asado

water – agua

watermelon – sandía

venison – caza mayor

garlic – ajo

white wine (sweet) – vino blanco dulce

white wine (dry) – vino blanco seco

sirloin – filete

apple – manzana

beer – cerveza

Bus – Autobus

When does the next bus leave for….? – A qué hora sale el próximo

autobús para…..?

Stop – Parada

Where is the nearest bus stop? – Dónde está la parada

de autobuses más cercana?

Ticket – Billete

I want a ticket for… – Quiero un billete para ……

Single – Ida

Tur o retur – Ida y vuelta

I want to exchange Swedish kronor? – Quiero cambiar coronas suecas

Do you accept traveler’s checks? – Acepta usted cheques de viaje?

Is this the road to….? – Es ésta la carretera hacia ….?

I have had a breakdown – Mi coche se ha estropeado

There has been an accident – Ha habido un accidente

Inspection equipment – Permiso de circulación

Driving license – Carnet de conducir

Check the oil, tires, battery, please – Por favor, controle el aceite/los

neumáticos/la batería

Toll – Aduana
Halt – Alto
Parking – Aparcamiento
Motorway (tolled) – Autopista
Motorway (not tolled) – Autovía
Poor road surface – Calzada deteriorada
Narrow road – Calzada estrecha
Slippery road surface – Calzada resbaladiza
Closed road – Carretera cortada
Road in poor condition – Carretera en mala condición
National road – Carretera national
Give way – Ceda el paso
Dangerous intersection – Cruce peligroso
Dangerous curve – Curva peligrosa
Slow down – Despacio
Rockfall – Desprendimientos
Traffic diverted – Desviación
No entry – Dirección prohibida
One-way – Dirección única
Turn on the lights – Encender las luces
Slippery road surface – Hielo
Roadworks – Obras
Required to stop – Parada obligatorio
Stop – Pare
Cattle crossing the road – Paso de ganodo
Unattended railway crossing – Paso a nivel sin barreras
Toll – Peaje
Pedestrians – Peatones
Danger – Peligro
Caution – Precaución
Overtaking prohibited – Prohibido adelantar
Prohibited to park – Prohibido aparcar
Narrow bridge – Puente estrecho
First aid – Puesto de socorro
Exit for heavy vehicles – Salida de camiones

Hairdressing salon – Peluquería

Haircut – Un corte de pelo

Blow-drying – Un modelado

Permanent – Una permanente

Toning/coloring – Un reflejo/un tinte

Don’t cut it too short – No me lo corte mucho

A little more (here) – Un poco más (aquí)

Good morning, Good day – Buenos días, after 12 noon Buenas tardes

Good evening – Buenas noches (after 8 pm)

Goodbye – Adiós

Hello – Hola

Bye, see you soon – Hasta luego

Thank you very much – Muchas gracias

Very friendly – Muy amable

How are you? – Cómo está usted?

Nice to meet you – Encantado de conocerle (encantada if it is

a woman speaking)

Police – Policía

Where is the nearest police station? – Dónde está la comisaría

más cercana?

Doctor – Médico

Medical station – Ambulatorio

Hospital – Hospital

Call a doctor quickly – Llamen a un médico rápidamente

Is there anyone here who speaks English – Hay alguien aquí

que hable inglés?

Ambulance – Ambulancia

I am diabetic – Soy diabético

I am allergic – Soy alérgico

There is a fire – Fuego

Help! – Socorro

I have pain here – Me duele aquí

Theft – Un robo

I want to report a theft – Ha habido un robo

Watch out – Cuidado

Stop – Deténgase

Stop the thief – Al ladrón

Dentist – Dentista

Please help me – Ayúdeme, por favor

Where is the nearest (jour) pharmacy – Dónde está la farmacia

(de guardia) más cercana?

Office Post Office – Oficina de correos

Where is the nearest post office – Dónde está la oficina de

correos más cercana?

Stamp – Sello

Can I get a stamp for this letter? – Por favor, un sello para

esta carta

Poste restante – Lista de Correos

Has any mail arrived until…? – Ha recibido correo para….?

Letter – Carta

Letter telegram – Telegrama de noche

Express – Urgente

Airmail – Vía aérea

Registered – Certificado

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I want to exchange Swedish kronor? – Quiero cambiar coronas suecas

Do you accept traveler’s checks? – Acepta usted cheques de viaje?

Hairdressing salon – Peluquería

Haircut – Un corte de pelo

Blow-drying – Un modelado

Permanent – Una permanente

Toning/coloring – Un reflejo/un tinte

Don’t cut it too short – No me lo corte mucho

A little more (here) – Un poco más (aquí)

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A small practical phrasebook

I want to exchange Swedish kronor? – Quiero cambiar coronas suecasDo you accept traveler’s checks? – Acepta usted cheques de viaje?

Hairdressing salon – PeluqueríaHaircut – Un corte de peloBlow-drying – Un modeladoPermanent – ​​Una permanenteToning/coloring – Un reflejo/un tinteDon’t cut it too short – No me lo corte muchoA little more (here) – Un poco más (aquí)

Other pages that may interest you

I want to exchange Swedish kronor? – Quiero cambiar coronas suecas

Do you accept traveler’s checks? – Acepta usted cheques de viaje?

Hairdressing salon – Peluquería

Haircut – Un corte de pelo

Blow-drying – Un modelado

Permanent – Una permanente

Toning/coloring – Un reflejo/un tinte

Don’t cut it too short – No me lo corte mucho

A little more (here) – Un poco más (aquí)