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Giving Directions in Spanish – Vocabulary and Phrases
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In this post we are going to learn Spanish vocabulary and phrases to ask for and give directions.
Although nowadays this is not so necessary due to Google Maps, you may still need it at some point.
Are you planning a trip to the beach in a Spanish-speaking country?
In this post we’ll learn some Spanish vocabulary and phrases we can use to impress the native people (and ourselves!).
Going to a Spanish-speaking country, and planning to stay in a campsite? Do you need some Spanish vocabulary and phrases? You’ve come to the right place!
Hola, quería reservar una parcela para el fin de semana.
Hi, I’d like to book a pitch/plot for the weekend.
Quería reservar un bungaló del 20 de julio al 2 de septiembre.
I’d like to reserve a bungalow from July 20th to September 2nd.
¿Cuánto cuesta por noche?
How much does it cost per night?
Vamos a llegar a las 15:00.
We’ll arrive at 15:00.
¿Me ayudas a empujar la caravana, por favor?
Could you please help me push the mobile home?
¿Me ayudas a montar mi tienda de campaña?
Could you help me set up my tent?
¿Me puedes prestar tu navaja?
Can you lend me your pocket knife?
¿Dónde está la piscina?
Where is the pool?
¿Se admiten perros?
Are dogs allowed?
DIPHTHONG: "UI"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “ui” (or “uy” word ending), is pronounced like the English word “we,” except that it is a somewhat shorter sound.
DIPHTHONG: "UO"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “uo”, has no real English equivalent, but can be reproduced by combining the “oo” of the word “boot” with the “o” of the word “note.” Be sure to combine these two sounds into a single sound. Note that when there is an accent over the letter “u”, as in “dúo,” the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
CONSONANT: "T"
When making the “t” sound in English, the tongue touches the gum ridge behind the upper front teeth. The Spanish “t” is produced quite differently, with the tongue actually touching the back of the front teeth, and without the puff of air that characterizes the English “t”.
CONSONANT: "Q"
The Spanish “q” — which always appears in combination with the letter “u” — is pronounced like the “k” in the word “kid,” but without the puff of air.
DIPHTHONG: "IO"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “io”, is pronounced like the “eo” in the English word “video,” except that it is a somewhat shorter sound. Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “i”, the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
MIRA ESTE CORTOMETRAJE! And let us know what do you think.
Tu opinión es muy importante, no dudes en comentar.
CORTOMETRAJE
MIRA ESTE CORTOMETRAJE! And let us know what do you think.
Es un cortometraje de un minuto que plantea la problemática actual de la especie humana.
CORTO
We continue practicing our way to express our opinion about something.
Check this video and share tu opinion!
CORTOMETRAJE
Que piensas acerca de este cortometraje?
Que mensaje quieren transmitir? Comenta!
CORTOMETRAJE
Nos gusta saber que opinas, no dudes en dejar tu punto de vista!
Este mes practicaremos un poco nuestra manera de pensar y reflexionar frente a ciertos videos
(it wont take your more than 5 minutes and you can practice a lot of skills together)
Que piensas acerca de este cortometraje?
Que mensaje quieren transmitir? Comenta!
Cortometraje
VOCABULARY – THINGS WE BRING TO THE BEACH
El traje de baño: bathing suit
El bikini: bikini
El bañador: swimming trunks
Las gafas de sol: sunglasses
Las chanclas: flip flops
Las sandalias: sandals
La toalla: towel
La hamaca: hammock
La tumbona: sun bed
La sombrilla: umbrella (for the sun)
La nevera: cool box
La crema solar: sunscreen
La pelota de playa: beach ball
La pala: shovel (also, beach racket)
El cubo: bucket, pail
La cometa: kite
La colchoneta: lilo
Los manguitos: armbands
La tabla de surf: surfboard
VOCABULARY – THINGS WE FIND AT THE BEACH
La playa: beach
La cala: cove, small bay
El mar: sea
La arena: sand
El agua: water
El sol: sun
El océano: ocean
La orilla: shore
El paseo marítimo: promenade
El chiringuito: beach bar / beach restaurant
THINGS WE BRING TO THE CAMPGROUND
La autocaravana:motor home
La caravana: caravan / mobile home
La tienda de campaña: tent
El colchón: mattress
El saco de dormir: sleeping bag
La mochila: backpack
La cantimplora: canteen
La cocina portátil: portable kitchen
La estaca: stake
La linterna: flashlight
El martillo: hammer
El clavo: nail
La navaja: pocket knife
La cuerda: rope
El cable: cable
El repelente de mosquitos: mosquito repelent
El mechero: lighter
VOCABULARY: ACTIONS
Reservar una parcela: to book a pitch/plot
Llegar: to arrive
Registrarse: to check in
Pagar: to pay
Instalar la caravana: to install the caravan
Montar la tienda: to set up the tent
Desmontar la tienda: to take down the tent
DIPHTHONG: "EI"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “ei” (or “ey” word ending), is pronounced like the “ay” in the English word “say,” except that it is a somewhat shorter sound. Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “i”, the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
CONSONANT: "Y"
The Spanish “y” acts as both a consonant and as a vowel. Earlier lessons on diphthongs discuss how the “y” sounds as a vowel. This lesson will focus on “y” as a consonant. As a consonant, the Spanish “y” has two common sounds. Depending upon the region, the “y” might sound like the English “y” in the word “yes” or the “j” in the English word “joy.”
DIPHTHONG: "UE"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “ue”, has no real English equivalent, but can be reproduced by combining the “oo” of the word “boot” with the “a” of the word “paper.” Be sure to combine these two sounds into a single sound.
DIPHTHONG: "UA"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “ua”, has no real English equivalent, but can be reproduced by combining the “oo” of the word “boot” with the “a” of the word “papa.” Be sure to combine these two sounds into a single sound. Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “u”, the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
DIPHTHONG: "IU"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “iu”, is similar to the English word “you,” except that it is a somewhat shorter sound.
CONSONANT: "X"
The Spanish “x” has three separate sounds. The first is like the “ks” in the word “talks” (examen). The second is pronounced like the English letter “h” and is reserved for certain proper nouns and words that are derived from them (México, mexicano). The third is pronounced like the English “ch” and it, too is reserved for certain proper nouns (Xitle, Xela).
DIPHTHONG: "IE"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “ie”, is pronounced somewhat like the English word “yea,” except that the sounds are shorter. Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “i”, the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
DIPHTHONG: "IA"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “ia”, is pronounced like the “eo” in the English word “neon,” except that it is a somewhat shorter sound. Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “i”, the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
DIPHTHONG: "EU"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “eu”, does not have an English equivalent. It sounds like a combination of the “ay” of the word “say” and the “oo” of the word “boot.” Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “u”, as in the word “transeúnte,” the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.
CONSONANTS: "K," "W"
In Spanish, the letters “k” and “w” are found only in foreign words. The “k” is pronounced like an English “k” without the puff of air. The “w” is pronounced like the “b/v” when it occurs between vowels.
DIPHTHONG: "AU"
Diphthongs occur when an unstressed “i”, “u”, or “y-ending” appears next to another vowel in the same syllable. Their vowel sounds do not change, but they blend together to form a single syllable.
One such vowel combination, “au”, is pronounced like the “ow” in the English word “owl,” except that it is a somewhat shorter sound. Note that when there is a written accent over the letter “u”, the diphthong is “broken” and the two vowels are pronounced separately.