{"id":267,"date":"2020-02-10T13:32:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T12:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/?p=267"},"modified":"2020-02-10T13:32:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T12:32:59","slug":"121-common-spanish-phrases-for-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.claireb.dk\/index.php\/2020\/02\/10\/121-common-spanish-phrases-for-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"121 Common Spanish Phrases For Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning to visit Spain, Mexico, South America, or any of the <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/the-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"20 countries  (opens in a new tab)\">20 countries <\/a>where locals speak Spanish? Are you a Spanish beginner wanting to get the most common Spanish phrases under your belt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we will help you not only to SURVIVE in a Spanish-speaking country under different situations but also to ENJOY and NAIL conversations like a native speaker. Because our Swap Language team is here to help you break down language and cultural barriers! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below we have organized 121 common Spanish phrases into 13 categories \u2014 from basic greetings to making small talk; from asking for help to asking for local travel tips \u2014 \u00a1Aqui tienes! (here you go!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Most Common Spanish Phrases?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2.What-are-the-most-common-Spanish-phrases.jpg\" alt=\"what are the most common Spanish phrases?\" class=\"wp-image-283\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> some phrases may not have a direct translation because 1) there may not be one, and 2) we want to teach you the native expression speakers actually use in that situation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greetings &amp; Being Polite <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start with the basics! If you have just started learning Spanish, these common phrases will instantly open a dialogue with a Spanish speaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3.Greetings-Being-Polite-.jpg\" alt=\"common Spanish phrases - greetings\" class=\"wp-image-284\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hello &#8211; Hola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are you? &#8211; \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1s?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good morning\/ evening &#8211; Buenos d\u00edas\/ Buenas tardes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am good and you? &#8211; Estoy bien, \u00bfy t\u00fa?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nice to meet you &#8211; Mucho gusto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you &#8211; Gracias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You too &#8211; Igualmente<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorry &#8211; Lo siento<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excuse me &#8211; Perdone\/ Disculpe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No problem &#8211; No hay problema (also \u201cNo hay de qu\u00e9\u201d &#8211; no worries\/ don\u2019t mention it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please &#8211; Por favor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bye\/ See you later &#8211; Adi\u00f3s\/ Hasta luego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When traveling abroad, the best experiences often come from meeting local friends. It is a whole different level of fulfilment when you step out of your comfort zone and interact with locals in their language. It\u2019s nerve-racking, but it is so worth the try! You can start by introducing yourself with these common phrases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4.Self-introduction.jpg\" alt=\"common Spanish phrases - self-introduction\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My name is \/ I am (Anna) &#8211; Me llamo \/ Yo soy (Anna)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I come from (the US)&nbsp; &#8211; Soy de (Estados Unidos)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am (X) years old &#8211; Tengo (X) a\u00f1os&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I work as (a doctor) &#8211; Trabajo como (medico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I study (Architecture) &#8211; Estudio (arquitectura)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am here in (Spain) for X days &#8211; Estoy aqu\u00ed en (Espa\u00f1a) por (X) d\u00edas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I play (the guitar) &#8211; toco (la guitarra)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>*Pro tip #1:<\/strong> In Spanish, the subject \u201cYo\u201d (\u201cI\u201d) is often omitted because people will understand it through the context or verb form.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wishes \/ Compliments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you have casual conversations with Spanish-speakers, different life events like birthdays, weddings, travel experiences may come up. Learning some common phrases beforehand can come in handy &#8211; it never hurts to be friendly and polite! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5.Wishes-Compliments.jpg\" alt=\"common Spanish phrases . - wishes \/ compliments\" class=\"wp-image-286\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Congratulations! &#8211; \u00a1Felicidades!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Happy Birthday! &#8211; \u00a1Feliz cumplea\u00f1os!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good luck! &#8211; \u00a1Buena suerte!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheers\/ Bless you! &#8211; \u00a1Salud!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well done\/ good job! &#8211; \u00a1bien hecho!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have fun! &#8211; \u00a1Divi\u00e9rtete! \u00a1P\u00e1salo bien!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s beautiful\/ pretty!- \u00a1Qu\u00e9 bonito\/a\/ hermoso\/a\/ lindo\/a*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take care! &#8211; \u00a1Cu\u00eddate!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a good trip! &#8211; \u00a1Buen viaje!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>*Pro tip #2:<\/strong> In Spanish, the gender of an adjective (-a or -o ending) depends on the gender of the noun it describes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanish Question Words <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to know your new local friends often involves asking questions. Let\u2019s go through the basic question words in Spanish first, and then we will show you the most commonly asked questions used in small talk situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6.Spanish-question-words-s.jpg\" alt=\"common Spanish phrases - Question Words \" class=\"wp-image-287\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What &#8211; Qu\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where &#8211; D\u00f3nde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When &#8211; Cu\u00e1ndo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why &#8211; Por qu\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who &#8211; Qui\u00e9n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which &#8211; Cu\u00e1l<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How &#8211; C\u00f3mo (Sometimes \u201cCu\u00e1nto\u201d depending on subject)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can\/ May I&#8230;? &#8211; \u00bfPuedo\u2026?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Icebreaker \/ Small talk <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides introducing yourself, making small talk is also important when interacting with locals. Here are some of the most useful phrases you can use to break the ice, which can lead to great conversations and friendships! Feel free to play with the question words above to ask many different questions too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7.Icebreaker-Small-talk.jpg\" alt=\"common Spanish phrases - Icebreaker \/ Small talk \" class=\"wp-image-288\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What\u2019s your name? &#8211; \u00bfC\u00f3mo te llamas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you do for a living? &#8211; \u00bfA qu\u00e9 te dedicas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where do you live? &#8211; \u00bfD\u00f3nde vives?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have siblings? &#8211; \u00bfTiene hermanos?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your favorite (restaurant)? &#8211; \u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu (restaurante) favorito(\/a)?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The weather is nice\/ bad today &#8211; Hace buen\/mal tiempo hoy. (More on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespanishexperiment.com\/learn-spanish\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"weather (opens in a new tab)\">weather<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you eaten yet? &#8211; \u00bfYa comiste? \/\u00bfYa has comido?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have facebook\/ instagram? &#8211; \u00bfTienes cuenta de Facebook\/ Instagram?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you play any musical instrument? &#8211; \u00bfTocas alg\u00fan instrumento musical?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOS \/ Asking for help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling is fun and all, but shit sometimes just happens. And what\u2019s worse when you need help but nobody around speaks English? So, only to be safe, it is a SUPER good idea to learn these Spanish SOS phrases before your next adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8.SOS-Ask-for-help.jpg\" alt=\"common Spanish phrases - SOS \/ Ask for help\" class=\"wp-image-289\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can you help me with\u2026? &#8211; \u00bfPuede ayudarme con&#8230;?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t speak Spanish &#8211; No hablo espa\u00f1ol&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I (buy the ticket)? &#8211; \u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo (comprar el boleto\/billete)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I missed my flight\/ train\/bus &#8211; Perd\u00ed mi vuelo\/ tren\/ autob\u00fas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What should I do now? &#8211; \u00bfQu\u00e9 puedo hacer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you say that again? &#8211; \u00bfPuede repetirlo?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is this right? &#8211; \u00bfEs esto correcto?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much is it? &#8211; \u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you know who can help me with&#8230;? &#8211; \u00bfSabe qui\u00e9n me puede ayudar con &#8230;?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you speak English? &#8211; \u00bfHabla ingl\u00e9s?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asking for Directions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowadays, Google Maps and GPS usually work well, but not always! When I was in Cuba, with very limited internet access, I often needed to ask locals for directions in Spanish. It\u2019s important to get to where you need to go, but also a great way to interact with local people too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/9.Asking-for-directions.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - asking for directions\" class=\"wp-image-290\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I am lost! &#8211; Me he perdido<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am looking for (a Pharmacy) &#8211; Busco (una farmacia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I get to (the restaurant)? &#8211; \u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo llegar a (el restaurante)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn left\/ right &#8211; Gira a la izquierda\/ derecha&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go straight &#8211; Sigue recto&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few blocks &#8211; a pocas cuadras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the opposite side (of the street) &#8211; En el lado opuesto (de la calle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does this bus\/ train go to\u2026? &#8211; \u00bfPasa este autob\u00fas\/ tren por\u2026?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where is (the bathroom)? &#8211; \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 (el ba\u00f1o)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you take me to (this address) please? &#8211; Me puede llevar a (esta direccion), por favor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asking for Local Tips <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, this one is our favorite: The best way to get the most authentic experiences when traveling is to ask the locals for advice! They are the ones in-the-know about the happenings, the best places to eat, the fastest way to get somewhere, and so on, in their own city. So let\u2019s get these Spanish phrases down: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/10.Asking-for-local-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - asking for local tips\" class=\"wp-image-291\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is your favorite (restaurant\/ cafe) in here?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu (restaurante\/ caf\u00e9) favorito aqu\u00ed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are some local food I should try?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfQu\u00e9 comida local debo probar?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are some interesting places to visit?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son algunos lugares interesantes para visitar?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the best place to (see sunset)?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es el mejor lugar para (ver el atardecer)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What should I experience when in (Barcelona)?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfQu\u00e9 deber\u00eda experimentar al visitar (Barcelona)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to get X cheaper?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfC\u00f3mo consigo X m\u00e1s barato?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What should i be careful about?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfDe qu\u00e9 debo tener cuidado?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is (the museum) really worth visiting?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfVale la pena visitar (el museo)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What advice can you give as a local?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bfQu\u00e9 consejo me puedes dar tu que vives aqu\u00ed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answering Questions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication is a two-way street. Besides learning useful Spanish phrases to ask questions in different situations, we\u2019ve also got a list to help you ANSWER questions like a native speaker. <em>\u266a fake it till you make it \u266a<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/11.Answering-questions.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - answering questions\" class=\"wp-image-292\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes\/ No &#8211; s\u00ed\/ no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maybe\/ I\u2019m not sure &#8211; Tal vez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t know &#8211; No lo s\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s cool! &#8211; \u00a1Qu\u00e9 bueno!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That sucks! &#8211;&nbsp; \u00a1Eso apesta!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s crazy! &#8211; \u00a1Qu\u00e9 locura!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s beautiful\/ pretty!- \u00a1Qu\u00e9 bella\/ bonita\/ hermosa\/ linda!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I (don\u2019t) like it &#8211; (No) me gusta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sure\/ Of course &#8211; Claro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have fun! &#8211; \u00a1Divi\u00e9rtete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a good trip! &#8211; \u00a1Buen viaje!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take care! &#8211; \u00a1Cu\u00eddate!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not really &#8211; No mucho\/ en realidad no<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I see &#8211; vale\/ ya veo\/ entiendo\/ ah, okay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food &#8211; Food is Life! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food. Is. Life. Whether you are traveling to Spain, Mexico, Argentina, or Peru, trying local food is part of the adventure. Socializing with your local friends will probably involve food as well. So here are some Spanish phrases to order, comment, or ask about food for y\u2019all foodies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/12.Food-food-is-life.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - Food is life\" class=\"wp-image-293\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food &#8211; comida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am hungry! &#8211; \u00a1Tengo hambre! (A VERY IMPORTANT PHRASE :P)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(The soup) was delicious! &#8211; \u00a1(La sopa) estaba deliciosa!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019d like to order (bbq chicken) &#8211; Quisiera pedir (el pollo asado)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m vegetarian\/ vegan\/ gluten-free &#8211; Soy vegetariano(a)\/ vegano(a) \/ sin gluten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t eat (chilli) &#8211; No como (chile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can I have the recipe? &#8211; \u00bfMe das la receta?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is today\u2019s menu? &#8211; \u00bfCu\u00e1l es men\u00fa del d\u00eda?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the ingredients? &#8211; \u00bfCu\u00e1les son los ingredientes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanish Swear \/ Bad Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now we are talking &#8211; you haven&#8217;t truly mastered a language until you learn some swear words, right? \ud83d\ude09 Spanish speakers around the world are very, hmm\u2026 creative and expressive when cursing. Here are the most frequently-used swearing phrases &#8211; some are universal, others are more popular in specific regions (indicated in *<em><strong>italic<\/strong><\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/13.Spanish-Swear-Bad-words.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - Swear or bad words\" class=\"wp-image-294\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>F*ck &#8211; Joder (f*ck you &#8211; J\u00f3dete\/que te jodan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shit &#8211; Mierda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jerk\/ idiot &#8211; Gilipollas\/ Tonto del culo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bastard\/ as*hole\/ d*ck &#8211; Cabr\u00f3n <em><strong>*Spain &amp; South America<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Son of a b*tch &#8211; Hijo de puta&nbsp;(\u201cPuta\u201d is often used alone as well)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>F*cking (as*hole) &#8211; Puto\/a (idiota) <em><strong>*Spain<\/strong><\/em>; Pinche (pendejo\/a) <em>*<strong>Mexico<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I shit on &#8230; &#8211; \u00a1Me cago en&#8230;!&nbsp;<em>*<strong>Spain<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To F*ck &#8211; Chingar <em>*<strong>Mexico<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go away\/ get lost &#8211; Vete a la mierda <strong><em>*Spain<\/em><\/strong>; Anda a cagar\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cGo take a poop\u201d; used when you are frustrated or angry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Note: <\/strong>Some may sound strange in English but I SWEAR that\u2019s how native Spanish-speakers swear. \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Romance \/ Love <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enough about the bad boys for now. On another note, romantic phrases are good to know and Spanish is one of the most passionate and romantic languages. You never know when\/if someone special will catch your eyes next time you hit the bar or meet new people. \u2764\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/14.Romance-maybe-love-is-just-around-the-corner.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - Romance\" class=\"wp-image-295\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I like you -Me gustas\/ Me encantas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I love you &#8211; Te amo (strong love)\/Te quiero<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I miss you &#8211; Te extra\u00f1o \/ te echo de menos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I like your (smile) &#8211; Me gusta tu (sonrisa)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darling\/sweetheart &#8211; Cari\u00f1o<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorgeous &#8211; hermoso\/a <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are my everything &#8211; Eres mi todo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are the best &#8211; \u00a1Eres el\/la mejor!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are pretty\/sexy\/hot &#8211; Eres bonita <em><strong>*Mexico<\/strong><\/em> ; guapa <em><strong>*Spain<\/strong><\/em> ; Que sexi eres\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Be careful:<\/em><\/strong> \u201ccaliente\u201d (hot) in Spanish actually means \u201chorny\u201d in this context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funny Spanish Expressions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humor in another language can be very hard to grasp, but it is fun to understand what the locals mean and even throwing in some to surprise them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15.Humor-in-another-language.jpg\" alt=\"Common Spanish phrases - Funny Spanish Expressions \" class=\"wp-image-296\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hay d\u00edas tontos y tontos todos los d\u00edas\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cThere are stupid days and people who are stupid every day.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Papando moscas\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cCatching flies\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning: Someone is daydreaming or lost in thought.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun facts: \u201ccatching flies\u201d is also a Chinese expression but to describe an unpopular restaurant\/place that few people visit. Completely different!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La mona aunque se vista de seda, mona se queda\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cAlthough a monkey dresses in silk, it stays a monkey.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning: Mere external improvements don\u2019t change or hide our natural conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buen rollo <em><strong>*Spain<\/strong><\/em> \/ Buena onda <em><strong>*Latin America&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cgood roll\u201d and&nbsp; \u201cgood wave\u201d respectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning: Good vibes, positive attitude and environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>El burro sabe mas que tu\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cDonkeys know more than you\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning: to tease someone (who is close to you) for not being smart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>En el quinto pino<em> <strong>*Spain<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literal translation: \u201cin the fifth pine tree\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning: Something is very far away; similar to \u201cin the middle of nowhere\u201d in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E.g. \u201cJuan vive en el quinto pino\u201d &#8211; Juan lives in the fifth pine tree. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still Nervous? 4 Pro-tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/16.Pro-tip-Still-nervous.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish phrases\" class=\"wp-image-297\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We get it- It is your first time traveling so far away and meeting local friends. You may still be nervous, intimidated or unsure, but always remember these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice makes perfect.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read them out loud at home or ask a Spanish-speaking friend before going on a trip.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just start using them when you are there &#8211; that\u2019s the quickest way to learn.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the effort that counts.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most local people are appreciative when a foreigner is trying to immerse and learn their language.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking their native tongue is what opens doors and conversations.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If anything goes wrong, just laugh it off.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most local people are more forgiving of foreigners. If your pronunciation is off, just apologize and laugh it off.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just have fun!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These phrases are meant to help you not to stress you. No one gets everything right the first time. Just have fun with it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Master These Spanish Phrases?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.swaplanguage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/17.Swap-Language-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish phrases\" class=\"wp-image-298\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help with SwapLanguage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SwapLanguage (SWL) offers different free and paid services and community events to break down language and cultural barriers. Therefore, here are two ways you can brush up your Espa\u00f1ol &#8211; ALL OF THEM with native Spanish speakers and verified Spanish teachers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swaplanguage.com\/Search\/LanguageSwaps\"> SWL tandem partner<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Swap Language you can find a language-exchange partner for free, in order to exercise your Spanish-language skills and, most importantly, get to know more about the Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free weekly live Spanish lessons <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our <a aria-label=\"lessons (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/swaplanguage.com\/online-lessons\/spanish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">lessons<\/a>, native teachers get you better acquainted with the Spanish Vocabulary and Grammar, while also sharing Cultural insights.  Some more good news? 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