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Welcome to today's lesson on "Hotel Vocabulary" in Spanish! If you’ve ever traveled, you know that staying at a hotel can be one of the most exciting parts of your journey. Understanding the language used in hotels not only helps you navigate your stay but also enriches your overall experience. In this lesson, we’re going to dive deep into the essential vocabulary and phrases you’ll need when checking in, enjoying your stay, and checking out of a hotel in a Spanish-speaking country.

We will cover the following topics:

• Common hotel-related vocabulary

• Key phrases for interactions with hotel staff

• Practice scenarios to apply what you’ve learned

So, let’s unpack our suitcases and get started!

Common Hotel Vocabulary

When you step into a hotel, there are certain words and phrases that come up frequently. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ones.

Basic Vocabulary

Here are some essential words that will help you navigate any hotel situation:

Spanish	Pronunciation	English
hotel	oˈtel	hotel
habitación	aβitaˈsjon	room
recepción	reθepˈsjon	reception
reserva	reˈseɾβa	reservation
check-in	tʃɛk ɪn	check-in
check-out	tʃɛk aʊt	check-out
tarjeta de crédito	taɾˈxeta ðe ˈkɾeðito	credit card
llave	ˈʝaβe	key
servicio de habitación	seɾˈβiθjo ðe aβitaˈsjon	room service
desayuno	desaˈʝuno	breakfast

Understanding these terms will give you a solid foundation for your hotel experience. Let’s break them down a little further.

• Hotel (oˈtel): The same word in English, used to refer to the place where you stay.

• Habitación (aβitaˈsjon): This is the word for your room. When you check in, you might be asked, "¿Cuál es su número de habitación?" (What is your room number?)

• Recepción (reθepˈsjon): This is where you will check in and out. It’s the front desk of the hotel.

• Reserva (reˈseɾβa): Before you arrive, you usually have a reservation. You might say, “Tengo una reserva a nombre de…” (I have a reservation under the name of…)

• Check-in (tʃɛk ɪn): The process of arriving at the hotel and getting your room key.

• Check-out (tʃɛk aʊt): When you leave the hotel, you will need to check out.

• Tarjeta de crédito (taɾˈxeta ðe ˈkɾeðito): You’ll likely use this to pay for your stay or any extras.

• Llave (ˈʝaβe): This is your key, which you will need for your room.

• Servicio de habitación (seɾˈβiθjo ðe aβitaˈsjon): If you want food delivered to your room, you’ll call this service.

• Desayuno (desaˈʝuno): Breakfast, often included in your stay.

Key Phrases for Interactions

Now that you know some basic vocabulary, let’s learn some phrases that will help you communicate effectively with hotel staff.

Spanish	Pronunciation	English
¿Dónde está la recepción?	ˈdonde esˈta la reθepˈsjon?	Where is the reception?
Tengo una reserva.	ˈteŋɡo una reˈseɾβa.	I have a reservation.
Me gustaría hacer el check-in.	me ɡustaˈɾia aˈθeɾ el tʃɛk ɪn.	I would like to check in.
¿Puede darme la llave, por favor?	ˈpweðe ˈðaɾme la ˈʝaβe, poɾ faˈβoɾ?	Can you give me the key, please?
¿A qué hora es el check-out?	a ke ˈoɾa es el tʃɛk aʊt?	What time is check-out?
Quisiera un servicio de habitación.	kiˈsjeɾa un seɾˈβiθjo ðe aβitaˈsjon.	I would like room service.
¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi?	ˈdonde ˈpweðo eŋkɾonˈtaɾ un ˈtaksi?	Where can I find a taxi?

These phrases will come in handy during your stay. Let’s explore their meanings a bit more.

• ¿Dónde está la recepción?: A polite way to ask for directions upon arrival.

• Tengo una reserva.: This statement confirms that you have booked a room.

• Me gustaría hacer el check-in.: A formal way to express your intention to check-in.

• ¿Puede darme la llave, por favor?: Always great to be polite when requesting your room key.

• ¿A qué hora es el check-out?: Essential for planning your departure.

• Quisiera un servicio de habitación.: Perfect for ordering food or drinks to your room.

• ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi?: Useful when you need transportation after your stay.

Practice Scenarios

Now that you have a good grasp of the vocabulary and phrases, let’s put them into practice! Below are some scenarios where you can apply what you’ve learned.

Scenario 1: Checking In

Imagine you arrive at a hotel in Spain. Here’s how the conversation might go:

You: “Hola, tengo una reserva bajo el nombre de [Your Name].” (Hello, I have a reservation under the name of [Your Name].)

Receptionist: “¡Bienvenido! ¿Puede mostrarme su tarjeta de crédito?” (Welcome! Can you show me your credit card?)

You: “Claro, aquí está.” (Of course, here it is.)

Receptionist: “Su habitación es la 305. Aquí tiene la llave.” (Your room is 305. Here is your key.)

You: “Gracias.” (Thank you.)

Practice this dialogue with a partner, taking turns as the guest and the receptionist.

Scenario 2: Room Service

You’re feeling hungry and want to order room service. Here’s a dialogue you might have:

You: “Hola, quisiera un servicio de habitación, por favor.” (Hello, I would like room service, please.)

Staff: “Claro, ¿qué le gustaría pedir?” (Sure, what would you like to order?)

You: “Me gustaría ordenar una pizza y un refresco.” (I would like to order a pizza and a soda.)

Staff: “Perfecto. ¿A qué hora desea que se lo traiga?” (Perfect. What time would you like it delivered?)

You: “A las ocho, por favor.” (At eight o’clock, please.)

Again, practice this dialogue with a partner, switching roles.

Scenario 3: Checking Out

Finally, let’s practice checking out of the hotel.

You: “Hola, quiero hacer el check-out.” (Hello, I want to check out.)

Receptionist: “¿Cómo fue su estancia?” (How was your stay?)

You: “Fue excelente, gracias.” (It was excellent, thank you.)

Receptionist: “Aquí está su factura. Puede pagar con su tarjeta de crédito.” (Here is your bill. You can pay with your credit card.)

You: “Gracias por todo.” (Thank you for everything.)

Practice this scenario with your partner to feel more comfortable in real-life situations.

Exercises

Now let’s reinforce what you’ve learned with some exercises!

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Match

Match the Spanish words to their English translations.

1. habitación

2. tarjeta de crédito

3. check-out

4. desayuno

5. recepción

Answers:

1. room

2. credit card

3. check-out

4. breakfast

5. reception

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct Spanish vocabulary.

1. “¿Dónde está la __________?” (reception)

2. “Quisiera un __________ de habitación.” (room service)

3. “Tengo una __________.” (reservation)

4. “¿A qué hora es el __________?” (check-out)

5. “Aquí está mi __________ de crédito.” (credit card)

Answers:

1. recepción

2. servicio

3. reserva

4. check-out

5. tarjeta

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Dialogue

With a partner, create your own dialogue using at least five vocabulary words or phrases from today’s lesson. Practice this dialogue and present it to the class.

Example start:

You: “Hola, tengo una reserva a nombre de…”

Partner: “Bienvenido. ¿Puede darme su tarjeta de crédito?”

Continue from there!

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the hotel vocabulary lesson! By familiarizing yourself with these essential terms and phrases, you are now better equipped for your next trip to a Spanish-speaking country. Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you engage with the language, the more confident you will become.

Keep practicing the dialogues, vocabulary, and phrases, and don’t hesitate to use them the next time you find yourself in a hotel setting. ¡Buen viaje! (Safe travels!)

Table of Contents - Spanish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Spanish

• The Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Nouns and Gender
• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Subject Pronouns

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Verbs

• Present Tense Verbs
• Ser and Estar
• Reflexive Verbs

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Adjectives

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Demonstrative Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Direct Object Pronouns
• Indirect Object Pronouns

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Common Words and Phrases

• Greetings and Salutations
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months of the Year

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Restaurant Phrases

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Travel and Directions

• Asking for Directions
• Hotel Vocabulary

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Spanish-Speaking Countries

• Spain: History and Culture
• Latin America: History and Culture

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Celebrations and Festivals

• Día de los Muertos
• Cinco de Mayo

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Hispanic Heritage Month

• Notable Hispanic Figures
• Hispanic Influence on Music and Dance

Sources

• A Traveler's Guide to Hotel Vocabulary in Spanish
• Hotel Vocabulary in Spanish | SpanishDict
• Vocabulary of Hotels in Spanish

Other Lessons

• Airport
• Informal abbreviations
• Refranes de Venezuela
• Food
• Las Frutas
• Asking for Directions
• At Home
• Hobbies
• Markets
• Colors

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