Useful Spanish Phrases
As the language barrier in Spanish speaking countries, like Lanzarote, can sometimes be a problem we have devised a very basic list of the most common Spanish phrases that can be used.
Generic Phrases
- Please - Por Favor
- Thank you - Gracias
- Hello - Hola
- Goodbye - Adios
- See you later - Hasta luego
- Yes - Si
- No - No
- I'm sorry - Lo Siento
- Excuse me - Perdón
- I don't understand - No entiendo
- Do you speak English? - Habla Inglés?
- I don't speak Spanish - No Hablo Español
- Good afternoon - Buenas tardes
- Good night - Buenas noches
- How much is? - Cuanto es?
- Good - Bueno
- Bad - Malo
- English - Ingles
- Irish - Irlandés
- Scottish - Escosés
- Welsh - Galés
- Car - Coche
- Postcard - Postal
- Map - Mapa
- Menu - La Carta
- Bill - La Cuenta
- Signature - Firma
- Waiter/waitress - Camarero/Camarera
- Tomorrow - Mañana
- Yesterday - Ayer
- Today - Hoy
- I need - Necesito
- Breakfast - Desayuno
- Lunch - Almuerzo
- Dinner - Cena
- Airport - Aeropuerto
- Departure - Salida
- Arrival - Llegada
- Petrol - Gasolina
- For sale - Se Vende
- For rent - Se Alquilar
- Chemist - Farmacia
- Doctor - Medico
Menu Items
- Olive oil - Aceite de oliva
- Olives - Aceitunas
- Garlic - Ajillo/ajo
- Anchovies - Anchoas
- Rice - Arroz
- Tuna - Atún
- Mushrooms - Champiñones
- Prawns - Gambas
- Rabbit - Conejo
- Salad - ensalada
- Grilled - a la plancha
- Strawberry - Fresa
- Chicken - Pollo
- Ice cream - Helado
- Figs - Higos
- Baked - al horno
- Egg - Huevo
- Ham - Jamón
- Parma ham - Jamón serrano
- Lobster - Langosta
- King prawns - Langostinos
- Sweetcorn - Maíz
- Seafood - Mariscos
- Apple - Manzana
- Mussels - Mejillones
- Garlic and herb sauce - Mojo
- Oyster - Ostra
- Bread - Pan
- Potato - Patata
- Potatoes - Papas
- Boiled potatoes - Papas arrugadas
- Duck - Pato
- Turkey - Pavo
- Chicken breast - Pechuga de poillo
- Parsley - Perejil
- Fish - Pescado
- Pepper - Pimiento
- Stew - Potaje
- Octopus - Pulpo
- Cheese - Queso
- Salt - Sal
- Sausage - Salchicha
- Sauce - Salsa
- Fillet steak - Solomillo
- Soup - Sopa
- Spanish omelette - Tortilla
- Toast - Tostada
Drinks
- Water - Agua
- Still water - Agua sin gas
- Fizzy water - Agua con gas
- Milkshake - Batido
- Drink - Bebida
- Bottle - Botella
- Coffe with milk - Café con leche
- Espresso with milk - Cortado
- Black coffee - Café solo
- 250ml draught beer - Caña
- Beer - Cerveza
- Champagne - Champaña
- Gin - Ginebra
- Ice - Hielo
- Sherry - Jerez
- Milk - Leche
- Port - Oporto
- Rum - Ron
- Dry - Seco
- Cider - Sidra
- Tea - Té
- Wine - Vino
- White wine - Vino blanco
- Rosé wine - Vino rosado
- Red wine - Vino tinto
- Fruit juice - Zumo
- Orange juice - Zumo de naranja