This section provides essential vocabulary for traveling through airports and train stations in Spanish-speaking countries. It includes common terms for tickets, schedules, luggage, and more, helping you navigate these environments with confidence.
General Travel Terms
These are the basic words and phrases you’ll need to talk about traveling in Spanish, whether you’re flying or taking the train.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| viaje | trip |
| pasajero / pasajera | passenger |
| boleto / billete | ticket |
| equipaje | luggage |
| maleta | suitcase |
| abordar | to board |
| salida | departure |
| llegada | arrival |
| retraso | delay |
| puerta | gate |
Airport Vocabulary
Here are the most important words for navigating an airport in Spanish, from check-in to security to boarding.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| aeropuerto | airport |
| mostrador de facturación | check-in desk |
| tarjeta de embarque | boarding pass |
| control de seguridad | security check |
| puerta de embarque | boarding gate |
| vuelo | flight |
| terminal | terminal |
| retraso | delay |
| cancelación | cancellation |
| pérdida de equipaje | lost luggage |
Fill in the blank: 'Debo ir al ___ para mostrar mi pasaporte.' (I must go to the ___ to show my passport.)
control de seguridad
'Control de seguridad' is where passengers show their documents and pass through security. 'Mostrador de facturación' is the check-in desk, 'puerta de embarque' is the boarding gate, and 'terminal' is a general area.
Train Station Vocabulary
These words will help you manage your journey through a train station, including buying tickets and finding your platform.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| estación de tren | train station |
| taquilla | ticket office |
| andén | platform |
| tren | train |
| asiento | seat |
| clase | class |
| horario | schedule |
| billete de ida | one-way ticket |
| billete de ida y vuelta | round-trip ticket |
| cambio de tren | train transfer |
Ticket & Reservation Vocabulary
Use these terms when purchasing tickets, making reservations, and asking about availability or prices.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| reservar | to reserve |
| comprar | to buy |
| cancelar | to cancel |
| precio | price |
| descuento | discount |
| disponibilidad | availability |
| número de asiento | seat number |
| clase turista | economy class |
| primera clase | first class |
| confirmation de reserva | reservation confirmation |
Fill in the blank: 'Quiero ___ un billete para el próximo viernes.' (I want to ___ a ticket for next Friday.)
reservar
'Reservar' means to reserve, which is appropriate when booking a ticket in advance. 'Cancelar' means to cancel, 'comprar' means to buy, and 'cambiar' means to change; the context is about securing a ticket.
Luggage & Customs Vocabulary
These words will help you with baggage rules and navigating customs at the airport.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| equipaje de mano | carry-on luggage |
| equipaje facturado | checked luggage |
| peso límite | weight limit |
| etiqueta de equipaje | luggage tag |
| aduana | customs |
| declaración | declaration |
| objeto prohibido | prohibited item |
| control aduanero | customs inspection |
| formulario de aduana | customs form |
| recogida de equipaje | baggage claim |
Common Phrases
Here are some useful full-sentence phrases you might hear or need to use at the airport or train station.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Dónde está la taquilla? | Where is the ticket office? |
| ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo? | What time does the flight leave? |
| Necesito un billete para Madrid. | I need a ticket to Madrid. |
| ¿Dónde puedo recoger mi equipaje? | Where can I pick up my luggage? |
| ¿Hay retraso en el tren? | Is there a delay on the train? |
| ¿En qué andén sale el tren? | From which platform does the train leave? |
| ¿Puedo cambiar mi asiento? | Can I change my seat? |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta un billete de ida y vuelta? | How much is a round-trip ticket? |
| ¿Dónde está la puerta de embarque? | Where is the boarding gate? |
| ¿A qué hora llega el vuelo? | What time does the flight arrive? |
Summary
These categories cover the most essential vocabulary for navigating airports and train stations in Spanish, from general travel terms to luggage and customs. With these words and phrases, you’ll be better equipped to handle tickets, find your way, and communicate with travel staff.
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- English: trip
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
