Spanish · A2 (Elementary)
Travel in Spanish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Spanish words for travel are el alojamiento (the accommodation), el monumento (the monument / landmark) and la visita guiada (the guided tour). The full Spanish travel phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Spanish vocabulary for travel, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Spanish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key travel vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el alojamiento | the accommodation |
| el monumento | the monument / landmark |
| la visita guiada | the guided tour |
| el guía | the guide (person) |
| perderse | to get lost |
| la moneda | the currency / coin |
| la excursión | the excursion / day trip |
| el seguro de viaje | travel insurance |
| la aduana | customs |
| la estancia | the stay |
Example sentences
Busco un alojamiento barato.
I am looking for cheap accommodation.
La Alhambra es un monumento famoso.
The Alhambra is a famous monument.
Hacemos una visita guiada del castillo.
We are taking a guided tour of the castle.
Me perdí en el casco antiguo.
I got lost in the old town.
Contraté un seguro de viaje.
I took out travel insurance.
Mi estancia en Sevilla fue maravillosa.
My stay in Seville was wonderful.
How to actually learn these
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