The Most Useful Phrases to Get Around When Travelling in South America

Are you planning a trip to South America? If so, you're in for an amazing adventure! South America is a continent with a rich culture, stunning landscapes, and friendly people. But if you're not fluent in Spanish or Portuguese, you may find it difficult to get around. That's why we've put together this list of the most useful phrases you'll need to know.

SOUTH AMERICA: SPANISH TRAVEL PHRASES for ENGLISH SPEAKERS: The most useful phrases to get around when travelling in South America

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Essential Phrases

• Hello: Hola (Spanish),Olá (Portuguese)
• Goodbye: Adiós (Spanish),Tchau (Portuguese)
• Thank you: Gracias (Spanish),Obrigado/Obrigada (Portuguese)
• You're welcome: De nada (Spanish),De nada (Portuguese)
• Excuse me: Perdón (Spanish),Desculpe (Portuguese)
• Yes: Sí (Spanish),Sim (Portuguese)
• No: No (Spanish),Não (Portuguese)
• Please: Por favor (Spanish),Por favor (Portuguese)
• I don't understand: No entiendo (Spanish),Não entendo (Portuguese)
• Can you help me?: ¿Puede ayudarme? (Spanish),Pode me ajudar? (Portuguese)

Transportation

• Where is the bus station?: ¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses? (Spanish),Onde fica a rodoviária? (Portuguese)
• How much is a ticket to...?: ¿Cuánto cuesta un boleto a...? (Spanish),Quanto custa uma passagem para...? (Portuguese)
• I need a taxi: Necesito un taxi (Spanish),Preciso de um táxi (Portuguese)
• Can you take me to...?: ¿Puede llevarme a...? (Spanish),Pode me levar para...? (Portuguese)
• I'm going to...: Voy a... (Spanish),Vou para... (Portuguese)
• Stop here, please: Pare aquí, por favor (Spanish),Pare aqui, por favor (Portuguese)

Food and Drink

• I'm hungry: Tengo hambre (Spanish),Estou com fome (Portuguese)
• I'm thirsty: Tengo sed (Spanish),Estou com sede (Portuguese)
• What is the special today?: ¿Cuál es el especial del día? (Spanish),Qual é o prato do dia? (Portuguese)
• I would like to order...: Quisiera ordenar... (Spanish),Gostaria de pedir... (Portuguese)
• Can I have the bill, please?: La cuenta, por favor (Spanish),A conta, por favor (Portuguese)

Accommodation

• Do you have any rooms available?: ¿Tiene habitaciones disponibles? (Spanish),Você tem quartos disponíveis? (Portuguese)
• How much does a room cost?: ¿Cuánto cuesta una habitación? (Spanish),Quanto custa um quarto? (Portuguese)
• I would like to book a room for...: Quisiera reservar una habitación para... (Spanish),Gostaria de reservar um quarto para... (Portuguese)
• I need a double room: Necesito una habitación doble (Spanish),Preciso de um quarto de casal (Portuguese)
• I need a single room: Necesito una habitación individual (Spanish),Preciso de um quarto de solteiro (Portuguese)

Other Useful Phrases

• I'm lost: Estoy perdido (Spanish),Estou perdido (Portuguese)
• Can you show me on a map?: ¿Puede mostrarme en un mapa? (Spanish),Pode me mostrar num mapa? (Portuguese)
• I need help: Necesito ayuda (Spanish),Preciso de ajuda (Portuguese)
• I don't speak Spanish/Portuguese very well: No hablo español/portugués muy bien (Spanish),Não falo espanhol/português muito bem (Portuguese)
• Slow down, please: Más despacio, por favor (Spanish),Mais devagar, por favor (Portuguese)
• I'm allergic to...: Soy alérgico a... (Spanish),Sou alérgico a... (Portuguese)

Learning the Local Language

The best way to get around South America is to learn the local language. This will not only help you to communicate with the locals, but it will also enhance your travel experience. If you don't have time to learn the language before your trip, there are many resources available online and in local language schools.

Here are a few tips for learning the local language:

• Start by learning the basics, such as the alphabet, numbers, and common phrases.
• Immerse yourself in the language by listening to music, watching movies, and reading books.
• Find a language partner or take a class to practice speaking and listening.
• Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when learning a new language.
• Have fun! Learning a language should be an enjoyable experience.

Learning the local language is the best way to get around South America, but even if you don't have time to learn the language before your trip, the phrases listed above will help you to get by. With a little effort, you'll be able to communicate with the locals and have an amazing travel experience.

SOUTH AMERICA: SPANISH TRAVEL PHRASES for ENGLISH SPEAKERS: The most useful phrases to get around when travelling in South America

by Baby Professor

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1234 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	89 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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