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10 essential Spanish phrases for using public transport
Navigate buses, trains, and metros with confidence using these key Spanish phrases.
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Traveling in a Spanish-speaking country often means relying on public transport. Whether you're catching a bus, train, or metro, knowing some basic phrases will make your journey smoother. These expressions will help you ask for directions, buy tickets, and understand important announcements. Master them to feel more comfortable and independent on your adventures.
What this lesson covers
Core Spanish words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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¿A qué hora sale el próximo tren?
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- ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?DON-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah deh ow-toh-BOOS?Where is the bus stop?
- ¿A qué hora sale el próximo tren?ah keh OH-rah SAH-leh el PROK-see-moh tren?What time does the next train leave?
- Quiero un billete a...KEE-eh-roh oon bee-YEH-teh ah...I want a ticket to...
- ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWES-tah?How much does it cost?
- Aquí, por favor.ah-KEE, pohr fah-VOHR.Here, please. (as a signal to stop)
- ¿Este autobús va al centro?ES-teh ow-toh-BOOS vah al SEN-troh?Does this bus go to the center?
- Necesito bajar en la próxima parada.neh-seh-SEE-toh bah-HAHR en lah PROK-see-mah pah-RAH-dah.I need to get off at the next stop.
- ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo?PWEH-doh pah-GAHR en eh-fek-TEE-voh?Can I pay with cash?
- Perdón, ¿dónde está el metro?pehr-DOHN, DON-deh es-TAH el MEH-troh?Excuse me, where is the metro/subway?
- Gracias por su ayuda.GRAH-thee-ahs pohr soo ah-YOO-dah.Thank you for your help.
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