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Spanish for everyday conversation: Tourist information center

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    vega academia
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This series offers everyday conversations in Spanish, detailed by theme, and presents expressions that can be applied in a wide variety of situations while traveling and in everyday life. The goal is to help students improve their language skills and become confident in their use of Spanish in real-life communication.


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In this post, you will learn Spanish expressions you can use at tourist information centers. There, you can get maps and ask for recommendations on places to visit. Being able to ask basic questions in Spanish will make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.



 

Conversation: Asking for information at a tourist information center


Here is an example of a common conversation at a tourist information center. Please refer to this conversation and use it in real situations.


A: Buenos días. ¿Podría darme un mapa de la ciudad?

  • Good morning, could you give me a map of the city?

B: Claro, aquí tiene. ¿Busca algún lugar en particular?

  • Sure, here you go. Are you looking for a particular place?

A: Sí, me gustaría visitar los lugares turísticos más importantes. ¿Qué me recomienda?

  • Yes, I would like to visit the most important tourist sites, what do you recommend?

B: Le recomiendo visitar la catedral, el casco antiguo y el museo de arte.

  • I recommend visiting the cathedral, the old town and the art museum.

A: Suena bien. ¿Cómo puedo llegar a la catedral desde aquí?

  • Sounds good. How can I get to the cathedral from here?

B: Puede ir a pie, está a solo 10 minutos caminando.

  • You can go by foot, it is only a 10 minute walk away.

A: ¡Muchas gracias por la información!

  • Thank you for the information!

B: De nada. ¡Que tenga un buen día!

  • You are welcome. Have a nice day!


 

Useful phrases


Here are some phrases that are useful at tourist information centers. If you learn these, you will be able to get information without problems.


Useful expressions at tourist information centersAcademia Vega

  • ¿Me puede indicar en el mapa dónde está?

    • Can you tell me on the map where it is?

  • ¿Dónde está el casco viejo/antiguo?　

    • Where is the old town?

  • La mejor manera de ver la ciudad es con el autobús turístico.

    • The best way to see the city is taking the tourist bus.

  • ¿Dónde puedo alquilar un coche?

    • Where can I rent a car?

  • ¿Hay algún evento cultural esta semana?

    • Are there any cultural events this week?

  • ¿Podría recomendarme algún buen restaurante?

    • Can you recommend any good restaurants?

  • Quiero comprar entradas para el Museo de arte.

    • I want to buy tickets for the art museum.

  • ¿Tienen panfletos sobre las atracciones locales?

    • Do you have brochures about local attractions?

  • Me gustaría ir a la zona comercial, ¿cómo puedo llegar allí?

    • I would like to go to the shopping area, how can I get there?


 

Essential vocabulary


Learning useful vocabulary at tourist information centers will make communication easier.


Essential vocabulary at the tourist information centerAcademia Vega

Turista

Tourist

Mapa

Map

Indicaciones

Directions

Entrada

Ticket

Taquilla　

Ticket Office　

Entrada/Salida

Entrance/Exit

Cerrado　

Closed　

Horario　

Opening hours　

Museo　

Museum　

Cuadro　

Picture/Painting　

Escultura　

Sculpture　

Exposición　

Exhibition　

Galería de arte　

Art Gallery　

Sala de conciertos　

Concert Hall　

Auditorio　

Auditorium　

Acuario　

Aquarium　

Jardín botánico　

Botanical garden　

Monumento　

Monument　

Casco viejo/antiguo　

Old town　

Zona comercial　

Commercial area　

Visita guiada　

Guided tour　

Audioguía　

Audio guide　

Atracción local　

Local attraction　

Evento cultural　

Cultural event　

Autobús turístico　

Tourist bus　

Billete　

Ticket　

Alquiler de coche　

Car rental　

Permiso de conducción

Driving license

Gasolina　

Gasoline/Fuel　

Panfleto　

Leaflet　

Guía de viaje　

Travel guide　

No tocar　

Do not touch

Prohibida la entrada

Do not enter

Prohibido fumar/

comer y beber/ hacer fotos/ usar flash/ aparcar/ usar el teléfono móvil　

No smoking/eating and drinking/ taking pictures/ using flash/ parking/ cell phone use

 

Let's use Spanish for everyday conversation!


In this issue, we have introduced some Spanish phrases and words that can be used at tourist information centers. If you can successfully obtain information at tourist attractions, your trip will be more pleasant and enjoyable.


Please look forward to the next entry in the series, “Spanish for everyday conversation”!



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