Spanish travel basics for families
Getting around town with the family
Travelling with kids compresses your Spanish needs into a shortlist: where is it, when does it leave, how much, two of those please. These phrases cover the logistics so your attention can stay on the small person holding your hand.
The phrases
¿Dónde está la estación?
Where's the station?
Un boleto al centro, por favor.
A ticket to the centre, please.
¿A qué hora sale el tren?
What time does the train leave?
¿Cuánto cuesta?
How much is it?
¿Está libre este asiento?
Is this seat free?
Dos boletos, por favor.
Two tickets, please.
¿Este bus va al centro?
Does this bus go to the centre?
¿Dónde me bajo para el museo?
Where do I get off for the museum?
¿Cada cuánto pasa el tren?
How often does the train come?
Perdón, ¿me dejas pasar?
Excuse me, could you let me through?
¿Hay ascensor? Vengo con cochecito.
Is there a lift? I've got a stroller.
Nos bajamos en la próxima.
We get off at the next stop.
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