Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationTravel & Transport
Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.
Checking in at the Airport
Use these essential phrases to confidently navigate the airline check-in counter, drop off your luggage, and confirm your boarding details.
Going Through Security
These phrases will help you navigate the airport security checkpoint, understand instructions from the staff, and ask practical questions about the screening process.
Customs & Immigration
These phrases will help you smoothly navigate questions about your travel purpose, accommodation, and luggage when passing through customs and immigration.
Reporting Lost Luggage
These phrases will help you report missing baggage at the airline's customer service desk.
Buying Train Tickets
Use these phrases to navigate train stations, buy the right tickets, and ask about platforms or delays in natural Spanish.
Using Buses & the Metro
Use these practical phrases to navigate local buses and the metro, manage tickets, and communicate naturally with drivers and fellow passengers.
Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
These phrases will help you confidently verify your ride, give route preferences, and handle the payment during a taxi or rideshare trip in a Spanish-speaking city.
Asking for Directions
Essential phrases for finding your way, asking locals for directions, and confirming you have understood the route correctly.
Renting a Car
Essential phrases for navigating a car rental desk, from discussing insurance options to understanding fuel policies and reporting damage.
On the Plane
Use these phrases when flying on a Spanish-speaking airline or traveling through a Spanish-speaking country — from boarding to landing.
Missed or Delayed Connection
Use these phrases at the airport or train station when your flight or train is delayed, cancelled, or you have missed a connection.
At the Tourist Office
Use these phrases when you visit a tourist information office to get maps, find out about sights, buy tickets, or ask for directions.
Renting a Bike or Scooter
Use these phrases when signing up for a bike or scooter rental, understanding the pricing rules, and handling the app or equipment issues.