A comprehensive guide to essential Spanish vocabulary for airports and trains, including key terms for tickets, travel, announcements, and common phrases.
Navigating airports and train stations in Spanish-speaking countries becomes much easier with the right vocabulary. This guide covers essential words and phrases for tickets, schedules, luggage, and common travel situations. Whether you’re checking in, boarding, or asking for help, these terms will help you communicate with confidence.
Airport Vocabulary
Airports have their own specialized vocabulary for check-in, security, boarding, and more. Here are the most important Spanish words you’ll need for a smooth airport experience.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la puerta | las puertas | gate | gates | La puerta 5 está cerrada. | Gate 5 is closed. |
| el vuelo | los vuelos | flight | flights | Mi vuelo sale a las 10. | My flight leaves at 10. |
| la maleta | las maletas | suitcase | suitcases | Tengo dos maletas grandes. | I have two big suitcases. |
| la tarjeta de embarque | las tarjetas de embarque | boarding pass | boarding passes | Muéstrame tu tarjeta de embarque. | Show me your boarding pass. |
| el pasaporte | los pasaportes | passport | passports | No olvides tu pasaporte. | Don’t forget your passport. |
| el equipaje | — | luggage | — | El equipaje está en la cinta 3. | The luggage is on carousel 3. |
| el control de seguridad | — | security control | — | Pasa por el control de seguridad. | Go through security control. |
| la aduana | — | customs | — | La aduana está al final del pasillo. | Customs is at the end of the hall. |
| el mostrador | los mostradores | counter | counters | El mostrador 7 está ocupado. | Counter 7 is busy. |
| la sala de espera | las salas de espera | waiting room | waiting rooms | La sala de espera está llena. | The waiting room is full. |
Train Vocabulary
Train stations and journeys have their own set of vocabulary, from buying tickets to finding platforms and boarding the train. Here are the key Spanish terms you’ll need.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la estación | las estaciones | station | stations | La estación cierra a medianoche. | The station closes at midnight. |
| el andén | los andenes | platform | platforms | Espera en el andén 2. | Wait on platform 2. |
| el billete / boleto | los billetes / boletos | ticket | tickets | Quiero un billete a Madrid. | I want a ticket to Madrid. |
| el revisor | los revisores | conductor | conductors | El revisor comprobará los billetes. | The conductor will check tickets. |
| el vagón | los vagones | carriage | carriages | Estamos en el vagón 3. | We are in carriage 3. |
| la taquilla | las taquillas | ticket office | ticket offices | Compra el billete en la taquilla. | Buy the ticket at the office. |
| el retraso | los retrasos | delay | delays | Hay un retraso de 30 minutos. | There is a 30-minute delay. |
| la salida | las salidas | departure | departures | La salida del tren es a las 9. | The train departs at 9. |
| la llegada | las llegadas | arrival | arrivals | La llegada es a las 11:30. | The arrival is at 11:30. |
| el coche restaurante | los coches restaurantes | dining car | dining cars | Comemos en el coche restaurante. | We eat in the dining car. |
Common Travel Phrases
These phrases are useful for asking questions, requesting help, and understanding announcements in both airports and train stations.
| Spanish Singular | English Singular | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Dónde está...? | Where is...? | ¿Dónde está la estación? | Where is the station? |
| ¿A qué hora...? | At what time...? | ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo? | What time does the flight leave? |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta...? | How much does ... cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta un billete a Sevilla? | How much is a ticket to Seville? |
| ¿Tiene...? | Do you have...? | ¿Tiene una maleta pequeña? | Do you have a small suitcase? |
| ¿Puedo...? | Can I...? | ¿Puedo llevar este bolso? | Can I take this bag? |
| Necesito ayuda | I need help | Necesito ayuda con mi equipaje. | I need help with my luggage. |
| Estoy perdido/a | I’m lost | Estoy perdida en la estación. | I’m lost in the station. |
| ¿Dónde recojo...? | Where do I pick up...? | ¿Dónde recojo el equipaje? | Where do I pick up the luggage? |
| El tren/vuelo se ha retrasado | The train/flight is delayed | El vuelo se ha retrasado una hora. | The flight is delayed by an hour. |
| ¿Hay Wi-Fi aquí? | Is there Wi-Fi here? | ¿Hay Wi-Fi aquí en la estación? | Is there Wi-Fi here at the station? |
¿Dónde está ___?
How do you ask 'Where is...?' in Spanish?
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The phrase '¿Dónde está...?' means 'Where is...?' in Spanish. It is used to ask for the location of something.
Mastering essential Spanish vocabulary for airports and trains is the first step to smooth travel in any Spanish-speaking country. This guide covers the most important nouns and phrases for buying tickets, finding your way, handling luggage, and understanding announcements. Whether you’re catching a flight or boarding a train, these terms will help you communicate with confidence and ease. Safe travels—¡Buen viaje!
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- English Singular: gate
- English Plural: gates
- English Example: Gate 5 is closed.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
