Spanish Phrase Book
If you've ever tried to ask for directions or book a flight in a Spanish-speaking country, you know how important it is to speak the native tongue. You don't need to hire a translator -- Our Spanish Phrase Book provide you with the words you need to communicate in any setting.
La Manga is predominantly Spanish and statistically will remain that way. Increasingly however, many Europeans from countries such as England,France,The Netherlands, Ireland, Germany and Poland are discovering the secrets of La Manga and creating a stylish, cosmopolitan atmosphere. which is now becoming one of the most sought after areas for people buying in Spain, to rent and to live and a great holiday destination.
however it is not your typical British package deal holiday resort.
The locals are very friendly and whilst many do speak English, a phrase book is very useful.
On our pages , you'll learn how to order dinner, talk on the phone, read street signs and train schedules, and more. This handy reference even features the basics of Spanish grammar and pronunciation as well as phrases you'll need for difficult situations
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Understanding the grammer
Meeting & Greeting People
Order Drinks And Snacks
Ordering A Meal
This section has a few simple rules which will help you speak like a local!
There is so much to learn with any new language. Understanding the Spanish grammer is the first step.
Always pronounce all the 'vowels' very clearly. eg: chocolate = cho-co-la-te
'I' is pronounced like the english 'ee'. eg: yes = si (sounds like see)
'U' is pronounced like the english 'oo'. eg: a lot = mucho (sounds like moocho)
'H' is slient at the begining of words. eg: hotel = o-tel
'J' is pronounced like H. eg: jamón = ha-mon
'Z' or 'CE' or 'CI' is pronounced like 'TH' as in the english word thin or theme
'GE' or 'GI' is pronounced like H as in the english word heat or hot
'QU' is pronounced like K as in the english word key
There is an additional letter in the spanish alphabet - Ñ ........This is pronounced like the ni in onion
España sounds like es-pa-nia
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 Meeting & Greeting People
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ENGLISH
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SPANISH
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| hello |
hola |
| goodbye |
adiós |
| see you later
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hasta luego
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| good morning
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buenos dias
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| good afternoon
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buenas tardes
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| good evening / good night
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buenas noches
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| yes
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si
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| no
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no
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I am English
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Yo soy inglés
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I am from London
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Yo soy de London
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My name is .....
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Me llamo .....
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| What is your name?
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Cómo se llama?
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Pardon?
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Cómo?
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| Pleased to meet you
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Mucho gusto
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| How are you?
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Cómo estas? or Qué tal?
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| Fine, thanks!
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Bien, gracias!
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This Section Will Help You Order Drinks And Snacks
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SPANISH
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| a beer, please
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una cerveza, por favor
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| an orange juice, please
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un zumo de naranja, por favor
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| a coffee (black), please
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un café, por favor
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| a coffee (white), please
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un café con leche, por favor
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| tea - with milk or with lemon
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té con leche or té con limon
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| a glass of red wine
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un vaso de vino tinto
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| a bottle of white wine
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una botella de vino blanco
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| for me, thanks
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para mi, gracias
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| What would you like?
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Qué van a tomar?
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| a portion of tapas, please
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una ración de tapas, por favor
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| a cheese sandwich (baguette)
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un bocadillo de queso
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| a ham sandwich (baguette)
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un bocadillo de jamón
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| crisps
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las patatas fritas
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| a pineapple juice
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un zumo de piña
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| an apple juice
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un zumo de manzana
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| lemonade
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una limonada
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| a mineral water (sparkling or still)
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un agua mineral (con gas or sin gas)
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| a hot chocolate
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un chocolate caliente
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This Section Will Help You Order A Meal
| ENGLISH
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SPANISH
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| the restaurant
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el restaurante
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| a table for 5 please
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una mesa para cinco, por favor
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| 1st course / 2nd course
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de primero / de segundo
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| set menu
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el menú del dia
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| I'd like.....
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Yo quiero......
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| the bill please
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la cuenta, por favor
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| soup
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la sopa
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| rice
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el arroz
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| sauce
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la salsa
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| fish & seafood
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pescado y mariscos
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| meat & poultry
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carne y aves
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| prawns
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las gambas
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| squid
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los calamares
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| tuna
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el atún
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| lobster
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la langosta
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| chicken
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el pollo
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| steak
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el lomo
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| pork
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el cerdo
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| lamb
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el cordoro
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| vegetables
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verduras
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| mushrooms
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los champiñones
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| salad ( green / mixed)
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la ensalada ( verde / mixta )
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| desserts
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los postres
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| ice-cream
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el helado
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| cheese
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el queso
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