Travel Spanish Tutorial – Travel Accommodation
Welcome to Good Enough Spanish, where my mission is to help you learn Spanish good enough to travel more, feel more confident, and get more out of life. In this lesson, we’re focusing on Accommodation Spanish. No matter which Spanish-speaking country you visit, you’ll need a roof over your head. And with accommodation comes communication. You’ll need to ask questions and understand information about your stay. So, let’s dive into learning some essential Spanish for accommodations, using Airbnb as our guide.
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Navigating Airbnb in Spanish
First, let’s switch Airbnb to Spanish. When you visit Airbnb, it will default to English. To change it to Spanish, click the little globe icon and select your desired Spanish version. Airbnb offers various Spanish options, such as Español (Colombia), Español (Costa Rica), and Español (Latin America). For this lesson, we’ll use Español (Colombia), known for its clear Spanish, particularly in cities like Medellín.
Before switching languages, let’s review the top of the Airbnb page in English:
- Stays
- Experiences
- Online Experiences
- Search Box: Where, Check-in, Check-out, Guests
Now, let’s switch to Español (Colombia) and review the same sections:
- Alojamientos (Stays)
- Experiencias (Experiences)
- Experiencias en línea (Online Experiences)
- Buscar Destinos (Search Destinations), Llegada (Check-in), Salida (Check-out), Agregar Huéspedes (Add Guests)
You can see the similarities between English and Spanish terms, making it easier to understand. For example, Experiencias is similar to “Experiences,” and Destinos is similar to “Destinations.”
Exploring Accommodation Details
Let’s choose a destination, like Medellín, and set some random dates. We’ll review the booking process to highlight important Spanish terms you’ll encounter.
Key Spanish Terms on Airbnb
- Dónde (Where)
- Explora Destinos (Explore Destinations)
- Llegada (Arrival/Check-in)
- Agregar Fechas (Add Dates)
- Salida (Departure/Check-out)
- Huéspedes (Guests)
- Adultos (Adults)
- Niños (Children)
- Bebés (Babies)
- Mascotas (Pets)
For example, if you see Explora Destinos, it means “Explore Destinations.” Llegada refers to the check-in date, and Salida to the check-out date.
Booking a Stay
Once you’ve chosen your dates and destination, you’ll see listings with various descriptions. Let’s break down a typical listing:
Envigado, Colombia – Entire Guest Suite
- Anfitrión (Host)
- Ideal para trabajar a distancia (Ideal for remote work)
- Las mascotas son bienvenidas (Pets are welcome)
In the detailed description, you might see:
- Acerca de este espacio (About this space)
- Apartamento (Apartment)
- Totalmente amueblado (Fully furnished)
- Cerca de paradas de buses (Close to bus stops)
- Tiendas (Stores)
- Centro de Envigado (Center of Envigado)
Important Amenities
Listings will also highlight amenities:
- Cocina (Kitchen)
- Lavadora (Washing machine)
- Conexión a Internet (Internet connection)
- Estacionamiento (Parking)
- Gratis (Free)
- Televisión (Television)
- Cable estándar (Standard cable)
- Patio o balcón privado (Private patio or balcony)
- Cámaras de seguridad (Security cameras)
Example Breakdown
Here’s an example of breaking down a listing:
- Alojamiento independiente con un dormitorio, un baño, y cocina. (Independent accommodation with one bedroom, one bathroom, and kitchen.)
- Lavadora (Washing machine)
- Conexión a Internet (Internet connection)
- Totalmente amueblado (Fully furnished)
Icons and familiar terms can help you understand even more. For instance:
- Zona de Trabajo (Work area)
- Permiten mascotas (Pets allowed)
- Estacionamiento gratis (Free parking)
- Cámaras de seguridad en la parte exterior de la propiedad (Security cameras on the exterior of the property)
By familiarizing yourself with these terms and using context clues, you can navigate and understand Accommodation Spanish more confidently.
Conclusion
Learning Spanish with familiar platforms like Airbnb can not only speed up the learning process, but it’ll also make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. Remember, many Spanish words have similar English counterparts, which can help you grasp the language faster. Don’t let the language intimidate you; break it down, use your context clues, and practice regularly.
Stay tuned for more lessons on practical Spanish, and happy travels!
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