Travel Phrases · Spanish · Greetings & thanks
Spanish greetings.
The first words of any trip. Say hello, thank someone, and apologise politely. These carry more goodwill than any other eight phrases you can learn.
Uses the formal usted register throughout. Polite with strangers and staff.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hola, buenos días. | Hello, good morning. |
| Muchas gracias. | Thank you very much. |
| Disculpe, ¿habla inglés? | Excuse me, do you speak English? |
| Adiós, que tenga un buen día. | Goodbye, have a nice day. |
| Mucho gusto. | Nice to meet you. |
| Buenas noches. | Good evening. |
| Lo siento. | I'm sorry. |
| No, gracias. | No, thank you. |
Walking into a shop, meeting a host, passing a neighbour, or starting any other conversation on this page.
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