Spanish Words Related to Travel

52 Spanish Words Related to Travel

Here is a list of Spanish words related to travel, means of transport and vacations, with an example sentence for each.

1. Acampar – To camp

Example: Vamos a acampar cerca del lago este fin de semana. – We’re going camping near the lake this weekend.

2. Aeropuerto – Airport

Example: Llegamos al aeropuerto dos horas antes del vuelo. – We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

3. Agencia de viaje – Travel agency

Example: La agencia de viaje nos ayudó a planificar todo el itinerario. – The travel agency helped us plan the entire itinerary.

4. Alojamiento – Accommodation/Lodging

Example: El precio del viaje incluye transporte y alojamiento. – The price of the trip includes transportation and accommodation.

5. Alojarse – To stay/lodge

Example: Prefiero alojarme en apartamentos que en hoteles. – I prefer to stay in apartments than hotels.

6. Alquilar – To rent

Example: Vamos a alquilar un coche para recorrer la isla. – We’re going to rent a car to tour the island.

7. Aterrizar – To land

Example: Tuvimos que aterrizar en otra ciudad por el mal tiempo. – We had to land in another city due to bad weather.

8. Auto – Car

The word “auto” is used to mean “car” in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay. Other countries use the words “coche” (Spain), or “carro” (Mexico, Colombia and other Latin American countries).

Example: Alquilamos un auto para movernos con más libertad. – We rented a car to move around more freely.

9. Autobús – Bus

Example: ¿Dónde se toma el autobús al aeropuerto? – Where do you catch the bus to the airport?

10. Avión – Airplane

Example: Desde la ventana del avión se veía toda la ciudad. – From the airplane window you could see the whole city.

11. Barco – Boat/Ship

Example: El barco zarpó del puerto al amanecer. – The ship sailed from the port at dawn.

12. Billete – Ticket

The word “billete” is used in Spain to mean “ticket”, whereas in Latin America you are more likely to hear the word “boleto” instead.

Example: Compré el billete de tren por internet. – I bought the train ticket online.

13. Boleto – Ticket

The word “boleto” is used to mean “ticket” in Latin America.

Example: ¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto de autobús a Cancún? – How much does a bus ticket to Cancun cost?

14. Check-in – Check-in

The English expressions “check-in” and “check-out” are used in Spanish.

Example: El check-in en el hotel es a partir de las 14:00. – Check-in at the hotel is from 2:00 p.m.

15. Check-out – Check-out

Example: El check-out es a las once de la mañana. – Check-out is at eleven in the morning.

16. Clima – Weather/Climate

Example: Me encanta el clima cálido del Caribe. – I love the warm climate of the Caribbean.

17. Coche – Car

“Coche” is the standard word for “car” used in Spain. Latin American countries use the words “auto” and “carro” instead.

Example: Vamos a viajar en coche hasta Valencia. – We are going to travel by car to Valencia.

18. Crucero – Cruise/Cruiseliner

Example: Es mi sueño hacer un crucero por el Caribe. – It’s my dream to take a cruise in the Caribbean.

19. Despegar – To take off

Example: El avión va a despegar en quince minutos. – The plane is going to take off in fifteen minutes.

20. Embarcar – To board/embark

Example: Tuvimos que esperar una hora para embarcar en el avión. – We had to wait an hour to board the plane.

21. Empacar – To pack

Example: Necesito empacar mis cosas antes del viaje. – I need to pack my things before the trip.

22. Escala – Stopover/Layover

Example: Tenemos una escala de tres horas en Bogotá. – We have a three-hour layover in Bogotá.

23. Estación de tren – Train station

Example: Llegamos a la estación de tren justo a tiempo. – We arrived at the train station just in time.

24. Estacionamiento – Parking lot/Parking space

Example: Dejé el coche en el estacionamiento subterráneo. – I left the car in the underground parking lot.

25. Facturar – To check in luggage

Example: ¿Dónde se puede facturar el equipaje? – Where can I check in my luggage?

26. Guía turístico – Tour guide

Example: Nuestro guía turístico hablaba varios idiomas. – Our tour guide spoke several languages.

27. Habitación – Room

Specific types of “habitación” include:

  • Habitación doble – Double room
  • Habitación individual – Single room

Example: La habitación del hotel tenía una vista increíble. – The hotel room had an amazing view.

28. Hospedaje – Lodging/Accomodation

Example: Encontramos un buen hospedaje cerca del centro histórico. – We found a good place to stay near the historic center.

29. Hostal – Small hotel, guesthouse or hostel

Example: Reservamos una habitación privada en el hostal. – We booked a private room at the hostel.

30. Hotel – Hotel

Example: El hotel está a solo dos cuadras de la playa. – The hotel is just two blocks from the beach.

31. Huésped – Guest

Example: El hotel tiene capacidad para cien huéspedes. – The hotel has capacity for one hundred guests.

32. Llegar – To arrive

Example: Acabamos de llegar y ya queremos explorar. – We just arrived and we already want to explore.

33. Mapa – Map

Example: ¿Tienes un mapa del metro? – Do you have a subway map?

34. Moneda – Currency/Coin

Example: Cambié dinero en una casa de cambio para tener la moneda local. – I exchanged money at an exchange office to get the local currency.

35. Oficina de turismo – Tourist office

Example: Puedes encontrar mapas y recomendaciones en la oficina de turismo. – You can find maps and recommendations at the tourist office.

36. Pensión – Guesthouse

Example: La pensión ofrecía desayuno y cena incluidos. – The guesthouse offered breakfast and dinner included.

37. Quedarse – To stay

Example: Nos quedamos en un hotel con vista al mar. – We stayed in a hotel with a sea view.

38. Reservar – To book/reserve

Example: Quiero reservar una habitación para dos noches. – I want to book a room for two nights.

39. Retrasar – To be delayed/postponed

Example: Nos avisaron que el tren se retrasó 30 minutos. – We were informed that the train was delayed 30 minutes.

40. Sala de embarque – Boarding gate/lounge

Example: Esperamos en la sala de embarque antes de abordar. – We waited in the departure lounge before boarding.

41. Salida – Departure/Exit

Example: La salida del vuelo está programada para las 6:30. – The flight is scheduled to depart at 6:30.

42. Sendero – Hiking trail

Example: El sendero lleva a una cascada escondida. – The trail leads to a hidden waterfall.

43. Taxi – Taxi

Example: Tomamos un taxi desde el aeropuerto al hotel. – We took a taxi from the airport to the hotel.

44. Temporada – Season

The word “temporada” means “season”, and can be used to refer to low and high tourist seasons:

  • Temporada alta – High season
  • Temporada baja – Low season

Example: Viajamos en temporada baja para ahorrar dinero. – We travel in the off-season to save money.

45. Tren – Train

Example: El tren a Barcelona sale a las 9:00. – The train to Barcelona leaves at 9:00.

46. Turismo – Tourism

Example: El turismo es muy importante para la economía local. – Tourism is very important for the local economy.

47. Turista – Tourist

Example: Había muchos turistas tomando fotos en el museo. – There were many tourists taking photos in the museum.

48. Viajar – To travel

Example: Vamos a viajar en autobús por Sudamérica. – We are going to travel by bus through South America.

49. Viaje – Trip/Journey

Some specific types of “viaje” include:

  • Viaje de ida – One-way trip
  • Viaje de ida y vuelta – Round trip

Example: Nuestro viaje a Perú fue inolvidable. – Our trip to Peru was unforgettable.

50. Visitar – To visit

Example: Vamos a visitar a unos amigos en Madrid. – We are going to visit some friends in Madrid.

51. Vista – View

Example: Subimos al mirador para disfrutar la vista. – We went up to the lookout point to enjoy the view.

52. Vuelo – Flight

Example: Compré un vuelo directo a París. – I bought a direct flight to Paris.

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