--- title: Travel Checklist: Spanish Vocabulary for Airports, Hotels, and Restaurants siteUrl: https://logzly.com/spanishjourney author: spanishjourney (Spanish Journey) date: 2026-06-13T01:19:18.970016 tags: [travel, spanish, languagelearning] url: https://logzly.com/spanishjourney/travel-checklist-spanish-vocabulary-for-airports-hotels-and-restaurants --- Need a **quick, printable Spanish phrase list** that lets you glide through airports, check into hotels, and order meals without hesitation? This article delivers exactly that—a **travel‑ready checklist of Spanish vocabulary for airports, hotels, and restaurants** you can save on your phone or print on a tiny card, plus you might find our [essential phrases for Mexico City](/spanishjourney/essential-phrases-every-traveler-needs-before-visiting-mexico-city) useful. Use it, flash it, and let the conversation flow naturally the moment you step off the plane. ## En el Aeropuerto – From Check‑in to Boarding ### 1. Check‑in and Baggage - **Facturación** – The counter where you hand over your luggage. “¿Dónde está la **facturación** de Iberia?” - **Equipaje de mano** – Carry‑on bag. “¿Puedo llevar este bolso como **equipaje de mano**?” - **Equipaje facturado** – Checked baggage. “¿Cuánto cuesta **facturar** una maleta extra?” - **Etiqueta de equipaje** – Baggage tag. “Necesito una **etiqueta** para mi maleta, por favor.” ### 2. Security and Customs - **Control de seguridad** – Security checkpoint. “¿Cuánto tiempo hay que esperar en el **control de seguridad**?” - **Líquidos** – Liquids (remember the 100 ml rule). “¿Puedo llevar esta botella de agua en mi **equipaje de mano**?” - **Aduana** – Customs. “¿Tengo que declarar algo en la **aduana**?” ### 3. Gate and Boarding - **Puerta de embarque** – Boarding gate. “¿Cuál es la **puerta de embarque** para el vuelo 345?” - **Tarjeta de embarque** – Boarding pass. “Perdí mi **tarjeta de embarque**, ¿qué hago?” - **Embarque prioritario** – Priority boarding. “¿Cómo funciona el **embarque prioritario**?” ### 4. On the Plane - **Asiento de pasillo / ventana** – Aisle / window seat. “Preferiría un **asiento de ventana**, por favor.” - **Comida a bordo** – In‑flight meal. “¿Hay opciones vegetarianas en la **comida a bordo**?” **Quick tip:** Write these words on a small card and keep it in your wallet. When a flight attendant asks something, you can flash the card and keep the conversation flowing. ## En el Hotel – Making Yourself at Home ### 1. Check‑in - **Recepción** – Front desk. “¿A qué hora es el **check‑in**?” - **Reserva** – Reservation. “Tengo una **reserva** a nombre de Mateo Álvarez.” - **Llave de la habitación** – Room key. “¿Podría darme la **llave de la habitación**, por favor?” ### 2. Services and Amenities - **Desayuno incluido** – Breakfast included. “¿El **desayuno está incluido** en la tarifa?” - **Wi‑Fi gratuito** – Free Wi‑Fi. “¿Cuál es la **contraseña del Wi‑Fi gratuito**?” - **Servicio de habitaciones** – Room service. “Quisiera pedir **servicio de habitaciones**, ¿qué opciones hay?” - **Toalla extra** – Extra towel. “Necesito una **toalla extra**, por favor.” ### 3. Problems and Requests - **Aire acondicionado** – Air conditioning. “El **aire acondicionado** no funciona bien.” - **Cerradura** – Lock. “La **cerradura** de la puerta está atascada.” - **Facturación** – Billing (different from airport). “¿Podría revisar la **facturación** de mi estancia?” When I stayed at a boutique hotel in Oaxaca, I asked for **“una almohada más firme”**. The staff laughed, brought me a pillow, and we chatted about local coffee beans for half an hour. Small language moves can open doors—sometimes literally. To avoid common pitfalls, review the [5 mistakes new learners make](/spanishjourney/the-5-mistakes-new-learners-make-and-how-to-fix-them). ## En el Restaurante – From Tapas to Tacos ### 1. Getting Seated - **Mesa para dos** – Table for two. “¿Tiene una **mesa para dos**?” - **Menú** – Menu. “¿Podría ver el **menú**, por favor?” - **Especial del día** – Daily special. “¿Cuál es el **especial del día**?” ### 2. Ordering - **Quisiera…** – I would like… (useful starter). “**Quisiera** una paella de mariscos.” - **Sin gluten** – Gluten‑free. “¿Tiene opciones **sin gluten**?” - **A la carta** – À la carte. “Prefiero comer **a la carta**, gracias.” ### 3. Dietary Preferences - **Vegetariano / vegano** – Vegetarian / vegan. “Soy **vegetariano**, ¿qué me recomienda?” - **Alérgico a…** – Allergic to… “Soy **alérgico a** los frutos secos.” ### 4. Paying the Bill - **La cuenta, por favor** – The check, please. - **¿Aceptan tarjetas?** – Do you accept cards? - **Propina** – Tip. “¿Está incluida la **propina**?” **Cultural note:** In many Spanish‑speaking countries it’s polite to say **“¡Buen provecho!”** before you start eating, even if you’re alone. It signals respect for the food and the people who prepared it. For more on using food markets to practice Spanish, see our guide on [using food markets to boost your Spanish](/spanishjourney/from-tourist-to-local-using-food-markets-to-boost-your-spanish). ## Quick Printable Checklist Copy this into your phone notes or print a tiny card: **Aeropuerto**: facturación, equipaje de mano, control de seguridad, puerta de embarque, tarjeta de embarque. **Hotel**: recepción, reserva, llave de la habitación, Wi‑Fi gratuito, servicio de habitaciones. **Restaurante**: mesa para dos, menú, especial del día, quisiera, sin gluten, la cuenta. For more immersive practice, consider exploring our guide on [building a 30‑day Spanish immersion routine at home](/spanishjourney/how-to-build-a-30-day-spanish-immersion-routine-at-home). Having the words at your fingertips lets you focus on flavors, architecture, and conversation—not on hunting for a translation app in a noisy terminal. ## Why This Matters Now Travel is bouncing back, and the world is more connected than ever. Jet lag and unfamiliar signs can make even seasoned travelers stumble over simple phrases. By mastering this core vocabulary, you gain confidence, reduce stress, and show genuine respect for the cultures you visit. Plus, you’ll avoid awkward moments—like ending up with a plate of jamón when you only wanted a latte. So next time you pack your suitcase, add this checklist to your travel kit. Speak a little Spanish, smile a lot, and let the adventure write itself.