Buying tickets vocabulary in Spanish and English, covering essential words and phrases for purchasing tickets at train stations, bus stations, airports, theaters, and more.
When buying tickets in Spanish, it’s helpful to know key vocabulary for different types of tickets, locations, and common phrases you might need. This guide covers everything from train and bus tickets to flight and event tickets.
Train Tickets
When traveling by train in Spanish-speaking countries, you’ll often need words for ticket types, destinations, and times.
| Spanish Noun (Singular/Plural) | English Noun (Singular/Plural) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boleto / boletos | ticket / tickets | Quiero un boleto a Madrid. | I want a ticket to Madrid. |
| tren / trenes | train / trains | ¿A qué hora sale el tren? | What time does the train leave? |
| andén / andenes | platform / platforms | El tren sale del andén 3. | The train leaves from platform 3. |
| asiento / asientos | seat / seats | Prefiero un asiento cerca de la ventana. | I prefer a seat near the window. |
| vagón / vagones | car / cars | El vagón 5 está completo. | Car 5 is full. |
| tarifa | fare | ¿Cuál es la tarifa para estudiantes? | What is the student fare? |
| ida y vuelta | round trip | Quiero un boleto de ida y vuelta. | I want a round-trip ticket. |
| horario | schedule | ¿Dónde puedo ver el horario? | Where can I see the schedule? |
| billete | ticket | Compré un billete en línea. | I bought a ticket online. |
El tren sale del ___ 3.
How do you say 'platform' in Spanish when looking for where the train leaves?
andén
'Andén' is the Spanish word for 'platform' in a train station. 'Parada' means stop, 'terminal' is a station, and 'vagón' means train car.
Bus Tickets
Buying bus tickets often involves specifying your destination and asking about stops and schedules.
| Spanish Noun (Singular/Plural) | English Noun (Singular/Plural) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pasaje / pasajes | ticket / tickets | Necesito un pasaje a Oaxaca. | I need a ticket to Oaxaca. |
| terminal | terminal | La terminal está en el centro. | The terminal is downtown. |
| parada / paradas | stop / stops | ¿Cuántas paradas hay antes de llegar? | How many stops are there before arriving? |
| caja | ticket window / box office | Compra tu pasaje en la caja 4. | Buy your ticket at window 4. |
| conductor | driver | El conductor anunció la próxima parada. | The driver announced the next stop. |
| pasillo | aisle | Prefiero un asiento en el pasillo. | I prefer an aisle seat. |
El ___ anunció la próxima parada.
Which Spanish word means 'driver' when riding a bus?
conductor
'Conductor' means 'driver' in Spanish. 'Pasajero' is passenger, 'empleado' is employee, and 'vagón' is train car.
Flight Tickets
At the airport, you’ll need vocabulary for flights, boarding, and luggage.
| Spanish Noun (Singular/Plural) | English Noun (Singular/Plural) | Spanish Example | English Example | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vuelo / vuelos | flight / flights | Mi vuelo sale a las 10 p.m. | My flight leaves at 10 p.m. | |
| aeropuerto | airport | Llegamos al aeropuerto temprano. | We arrived at the airport early. | |
| pasaporte | passport | Necesito mostrar mi pasaporte. | I need to show my passport. | |
| maleta / maletas | suitcase / suitcases | Mi maleta está perdida. | My suitcase is lost. | |
| embarque | boarding | El embarque comienza a las 9:30. | Boarding begins at 9:30. | |
| tarjeta de embarque | boarding pass | ¿Dónde recojo la tarjeta de embarque? | Where do I pick up the boarding pass? | |
| número de asiento | seat number | Tengo el número de asiento 12A. | I have seat number 12A. | Understanding Spanish Ticket Types |
Understanding the different types of tickets in Spanish is crucial when buying. Here are some common types you’ll encounter:
| Spanish Ticket Type | English Ticket Type | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boleto de ida | one-way ticket | Quiero un boleto de ida a Sevilla. | I want a one-way ticket to Sevilla. |
| boleto de ida y vuelta | round-trip ticket | Compré un boleto de ida y vuelta. | I bought a round-trip ticket. |
| boleto sencillo | single ticket | ¿Tienen boletos sencillos? | Do you have single tickets? |
| boleto electrónico | e-ticket | Recibí mi boleto electrónico por correo. | I received my e-ticket by email. |
| boleto de grupo | group ticket | Somos cinco, ¿hay boleto de grupo? | We are five, is there a group ticket? |
| boleto reservado | reserved ticket | Mi boleto está reservado con anticipación. | My ticket is reserved in advance. |
Event Tickets
For concerts, theaters, and sports events, you need vocabulary for buying and choosing seats.
| Spanish Noun (Singular/Plural) | English Noun (Singular/Plural) | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| entrada / entradas | ticket / tickets | Compré dos entradas para el concierto. | I bought two tickets for the concert. |
| taquilla | box office | La taquilla cierra a las 8 p.m. | The box office closes at 8 p.m. |
| palco / palcos | box / boxes | Tenemos asientos en el palco. | We have seats in the box. |
| fila / filas | row / rows | Mi asiento está en la fila diez. | My seat is in row ten. |
| butaca / butacas | seat / seats | La butaca es muy cómoda. | The seat is very comfortable. |
| cancelación | cancellation | Hubo una cancelación de última hora. | There was a last-minute cancellation. |
| reembolso | refund | ¿Cómo solicito un reembolso? | How do I request a refund? |
Common Phrases
Here are some essential phrases you’ll hear or need when buying tickets in Spanish.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto? | How much is the ticket? | ¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto a Barcelona? | How much is the ticket to Barcelona? |
| ¿Dónde puedo comprar boletos? | Where can I buy tickets? | ¿Dónde puedo comprar boletos para el tren? | Where can I buy train tickets? |
| Quisiera un boleto para… | I would like a ticket to… | Quisiera un boleto para Buenos Aires. | I would like a ticket to Buenos Aires. |
| ¿Hay descuentos para estudiantes? | Are there student discounts? | ¿Hay descuentos para estudiantes en el autobús? | Are there student discounts on the bus? |
| ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo? | What time does the flight leave? | ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo a Miami? | What time does the flight to Miami leave? |
| ¿Puedo cambiar la fecha? | Can I change the date? | ¿Puedo cambiar la fecha de mi boleto? | Can I change the date of my ticket? |
| Necesito un boleto urgente. | I need an urgent ticket. | Necesito un boleto urgente para el tren. | I need an urgent ticket for the train. |
These Spanish vocabulary lists cover everything you need to know about buying tickets for trains, buses, flights, and events. Understanding these key words and phrases will help you navigate any Spanish-speaking ticket counter with confidence!
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- English Noun (Singular/Plural): ticket / tickets
- English Example: I want a ticket to Madrid.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
