Language/Galician/Vocabulary/Travel-Vocabulary
Introducing Travel Vocabulary
As a language learner, one of the most exciting aspects of learning a new language is discovering how to communicate during travel. In this lesson, you will learn key travel vocabulary in Galician, from the airport to your hotel and beyond. Whether you are a tourist or a business traveler, mastering this vocabulary will be crucial for navigating your way around Galicia.
Airport Vocabulary
When you first arrive in Galicia, the airport will likely be one of your first destinations. Here are some essential airport-related words and phrases you may need:
Galician | Pronunciation | English |
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O aeroporto | Oh eye-ro-port-o | Airport |
Aduana | Ah-doo-an-a | Customs |
O avión | Oh ahb-yon | Airplane |
O billete de avión | Oh beel-yet-eh deh ahb-yon | Airplane ticket |
O equipaxe de man | Oh eh-kee-pa-she deh man | Carry-on baggage |
A facturación | Ah fak-too-rah-thyon | Check-in |
O control de seguridade | Oh kon-trol deh seh-goo-ree-dad-eh | Security check |
O retraso | Oh reh-trah-so | Delay |
A saída | Ah sah-ee-dah | Departure |
A chegada | Ah cheh-gah-dah | Arrival |
A cinta das maletas | Ah seen-tah dahs ma-leh-tas | Baggage carousel |
O taxi | Oh tahk-see | Taxi |
Hotel Vocabulary
After you have arrived in Galicia, you will need to locate your hotel. Here are some key vocabulary words and phrases you will need when staying in a hotel:
Galician | Pronunciation | English |
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O hotel | Oh oh-tel | Hotel |
A habitação | Ah ah-bee-tah-syon | Room |
A chave | Ah cha-veh | Key |
A recepción | Ah reh-sep-syon | Reception |
O vestíbulo | Oh ves-tee-boo-loh | Lobby |
A reserva | Ah reh-ser-bah | Reservation |
O ascensor | Oh ah-sen-sohr | Elevator |
O piso | Oh pee-soh | Floor |
A cama | Ah kah-ma | Bed |
O servizo de lavandería | Oh sehr-bee-thoh deh la-van-deh-ree-ya | Laundry service |
O servizo de habitacións | Oh sehr-bee-thoh deh ah-bee-tah-syonsh | Room service |
Transportation Vocabulary
Once you have settled into your hotel, you will likely need to explore Galicia. Here is some vocabulary related to transportation:
Galician | Pronunciation | English |
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O coche | Oh koh-cheh | Car |
A parada de autobús | Ah pah-rah-dah deh ahw-toh-boos | Bus stop |
O billete de autobús | Oh beel-yet-eh deh ahw-toh-boos | Bus ticket |
O condutor | Oh kon-doo-tor | Driver |
A estación de tren | Ah es-tah-thyon deh tren | Train station |
O billete de tren | Oh bi-yet-eh deh tren | Train ticket |
O andén | Oh ahn-dehn | Platform |
A viaxe | Ah bee-ah-sheh | Trip |
A reserva de coche de aluguer | Ah reh-ser-bah deh koh-cheh deh ah-loo-gehr | Car rental reservation |
Miscellaneous Vocabulary
Here are some additional words and phrases you may need when traveling in Galicia:
Galician | Pronunciation | English |
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O mapa | Oh mah-pah | Map |
O guía turístico | Oh gwee-ah too-ris-tee-koh | Tour guide |
As visitas turísticas | Ahs bees-ee-tas too-ris-tee-kas | Sightseeing tours |
A farmacia | Ah fahr-mah-thyah | Pharmacy |
O hospital | Oh hos-pee-tal | Hospital |
O teléfono móbil | Oh teh-leh-foh-noh moh-beel | Cell phone |
A conexión wifi | Ah kon-ek-thyon weefee | Wifi connection |
Practice Exercises
To reinforce what you have learned, here are some practice exercises to test your knowledge:
Exercise 1: Match the Galician word to its English equivalent.
- O aeroporto
- Aduana
- O billete de avión
- O vestíbulo
- O condutor
- A reserva de coche de aluguer
- A estación de tren
- O billete de autobús
- A reservación
Exercise 2: Choose the correct Galician word to complete the sentence.
- Eu necesito _____ para ir do aeroporto ao hotel. (O taxi / A farmacia)
- O meu billete de avión ten un _____ de unha hora. (A visita turística / O retraso)
- A miña habitación é no _____ piso. (Primeiro / Segundo)
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned some key travel vocabulary in Galician, which will be invaluable when navigating airports, hotels, and modes of transportation in Galicia. By mastering this vocabulary, you will be prepared for whatever adventure comes your way during your travels in Galicia. Bon viaxe!
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- Dinner Table
- Greetings
- Common Drinks
- People in Galician
- Time
- Express Surprise
- Asking Directions
- Animals
- Geography
- Months of the Year