Travel plans vocabulary helps you talk about organizing trips, booking tickets, and navigating itineraries. It includes words for different modes of transport, accommodation, and common phrases used when making or changing travel arrangements.
Modes of Transport
Modes of transport are the different ways you can travel, such as by plane, train, car, or boat. This section also includes words for common types of tickets and travel-related documents.
| English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| plane | I’m flying by plane to New York. | Viajo en avión a Nueva York. |
| train | The train leaves at 9 a.m. | El tren sale a las 9 a.m. |
| bus | We took a bus through the countryside. | Tomamos un autobús por el campo. |
| car | They rented a car for the trip. | Alquilaron un coche para el viaje. |
| boat | We traveled by boat across the lake. | Viajamos en barco por el lago. |
| taxi | I took a taxi to the hotel. | Tomé un taxi al hotel. |
| ticket | I bought a ticket online. | Compré un boleto en línea. |
| reservation | I have a reservation for two. | Tengo una reservación para dos. |
| passport | Don’t forget your passport! | ¡No olvides tu pasaporte! |
| itinerary | Our itinerary is packed with activities. | Nuestro itinerario está lleno de actividades. |
Accommodation
Accommodation vocabulary includes types of places where you can stay during a trip, as well as common booking terms like check-in and check-out.
| English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| hotel | We stayed at a hotel near the beach. | Nos alojamos en un hotel cerca de la playa. |
| hostel | The hostel was cheap but clean. | El hostal era económico pero limpio. |
| Airbnb | We booked an Airbnb in the city center. | Reservamos un Airbnb en el centro. |
| room | The room has a great view. | La habitación tiene una vista genial. |
| bed | There’s one bed in the room. | Hay una cama en la habitación. |
| check-in | Check-in is at 3 p.m. | El registro es a las 3 p.m. |
| check-out | We have to check out before noon. | Debemos salir antes del mediodía. |
| reservation | I made a reservation for three nights. | Hice una reservación por tres noches. |
| reception | Ask at reception for extra towels. | Pregunta en la recepción por toallas adicionales. |
| key | Here’s your room key. | Aquí está la llave de la habitación. |
What is the term for the time when you arrive at a hotel and officially start your stay?
check-in
Check-in is the process of officially arriving and getting access to your room. Check-out is when you leave. Reservation or booking refers to holding a spot in advance.
Common Travel Phrases
Common travel phrases help you communicate when making plans, asking for information, or dealing with changes during your trip.
| English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| Where are you going? | ¿A dónde vas? | Where are you going? |
| How long will you stay? | ¿Cuánto tiempo te quedarás? | How long will you stay? |
| What time does it leave? | ¿A qué hora sale? | What time does it leave? |
| Can I change my ticket? | ¿Puedo cambiar mi boleto? | Can I change my ticket? |
| I need a map. | Necesito un mapa. | I need a map. |
| Is Wi-Fi available? | ¿Hay Wi-Fi disponible? | Is Wi-Fi available? |
| Where is the nearest airport? | ¿Dónde está el aeropuerto más cercano? | Where is the nearest airport? |
| I have a layover. | Tengo una escala. | I have a layover. |
| Can you help me? | ¿Puede ayudarme? | Can you help me? |
| I’m lost. | Estoy perdido(a). | I’m lost. |
Travel Activities
Travel activities vocabulary includes common things people do while on vacation or during a trip, from sightseeing to packing.
| English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| sightseeing | We went sightseeing all day. | Hicimos turismo todo el día. |
| packing | I’m packing my suitcase. | Estoy empacando mi maleta. |
| booking | She’s booking a hotel room. | Ella está reservando una habitación. |
| exploring | We spent the afternoon exploring the city. | Pasamos la tarde explorando la ciudad. |
| relaxing | I’m just relaxing by the pool. | Solo estoy relajándome junto a la piscina. |
| hiking | They went hiking in the mountains. | Fueron de senderismo a las montañas. |
| shopping | I did some shopping at the market. | Hice compras en el mercado. |
| dining | We’re dining at a local restaurant. | Cenaremos en un restaurante local. |
| sightseeing | We’re sightseeing tomorrow morning. | Haremos turismo mañana por la mañana. |
| sightseeing | Don’t forget your camera for sightseeing. | No olvides tu cámara para el turismo. |
If you spend time walking in the mountains for exercise, what activity are you doing?
hiking
Hiking is walking in natural environments, often mountainous. The other activities involve buying things, visiting sights, or preparing luggage.
Travel Problems
Travel problems vocabulary helps you describe and solve common issues that might come up during a trip, like delays, lost luggage, or overbooking.
| English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| delay | Our flight has a two-hour delay. | Nuestro vuelo tiene un retraso de dos horas. |
| cancellation | There was a cancellation due to weather. | Hubo una cancelación por el clima. |
| lost luggage | I reported my lost luggage at the counter. | Reporté mi equipaje perdido en el mostrador. |
| overbooking | The flight is overbooked. | El vuelo está sobresubscriptionado. |
| missed connection | I missed my connecting flight. | Perdí mi vuelo de conexión. |
| change fee | There’s a change fee for rescheduling. | Hay una tarifa por cambiar la fecha. |
| refund | I requested a refund for my ticket. | Pedí un reembolso por mi boleto. |
| boarding pass | Don’t lose your boarding pass! | ¡No pierdas tu tarjeta de embarque! |
| extra charge | They added an extra charge for luggage. | Añadieron un cargo extra por equipaje. |
| travel insurance | I bought travel insurance just in case. | Compré seguro de viaje por si acaso. |
Travel plans vocabulary covers everything from transport and accommodation to common phrases, activities, and problems. This makes it easier to plan your trip, communicate your needs, and handle any issues along the way.
When making a hotel reservation, which verb is most commonly used in English?
book
The verb 'book' is commonly used when reserving a hotel room (e.g., book a room). 'Make a reservation' is also correct, but 'book' is more specific to travel contexts.
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- English: plane
- English Example: Viajo en avión a Nueva York.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
