Buying tickets is a common task when traveling, going to events, or using public transportation. This guide covers the essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases to help you confidently buy tickets in various situations, such as at a train station, concert, or movie theater.
Basic Ticket Vocabulary
These are the fundamental words you need to know to talk about tickets in Spanish.
| Español | English | Español (Singular/Plural) | English (Singular/Plural) | Example in Spanish | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| boleto | ticket | boleto/boletos | ticket/tickets | Quisiera dos boletos para el tren. | I would like two tickets for the train. |
| entrada | ticket/entry | entrada/entradas | ticket/entry tickets | Compré entradas para el concierto. | I bought tickets for the concert. |
| billete | ticket | billete/billetes | ticket/tickets | ¿Tienes billetes para el autobús? | Do you have tickets for the bus? |
| taquilla | ticket office | taquilla | ticket office | La taquilla cierra a las ocho. | The ticket office closes at eight. |
| precio | price | precio/precios | price/prices | ¿Cuál es el precio del boleto? | What is the price of the ticket? |
| asiento | seat | asiento/asientos | seat/seats | Quiero un asiento junto a la ventana. | I want a seat next to the window. |
| fila | row | fila/filas | row/rows | Estoy en la fila cinco. | I am in row five. |
| horario | schedule/time | horario/horarios | schedule/times | ¿Cuál es el horario del tren? | What is the train schedule? |
| ida | one-way | ida | one-way | Necesito un boleto de ida. | I need a one-way ticket. |
| ida y vuelta | round trip | ida y vuelta | round trip | Quiero un billete de ida y vuelta. | I want a round-trip ticket. |
| descuento | discount | descuento/descuentos | discount/discounts | ¿Hay descuento para estudiantes? | Is there a discount for students? |
| reserva | reservation | reserva/reservas | reservation/reservations | Hice una reserva para dos personas. | I made a reservation for two people. |
Common Phrases for Buying Tickets
These are useful sentences and questions you can use when buying tickets in Spanish.
| Español | English | Español (Singular/Plural) | English (Singular/Plural) | Example in Spanish | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quisiera... | I would like... | Quisiera... | I would like... | Quisiera dos boletos, por favor. | I would like two tickets, please. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta...? | How much does ... cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta...? | How much does ... cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta un billete a Madrid? | How much does a ticket to Madrid cost? |
| ¿Tiene ...? | Do you have ...? | ¿Tiene ...? | Do you have ...? | ¿Tiene entradas para el concierto de esta noche? | Do you have tickets for tonight’s concert? |
| ¿A qué hora sale...? | What time does ... leave? | ¿A qué hora sale...? | What time does ... leave? | ¿A qué hora sale el último tren? | What time does the last train leave? |
| ¿Hay descuentos para ...? | Are there discounts for ...? | ¿Hay descuentos para ...? | Are there discounts for ...? | ¿Hay descuentos para niños? | Are there discounts for children? |
| Un boleto de ida y vuelta, por favor. | A round-trip ticket, please. | Un boleto de ida y vuelta, por favor. | A round-trip ticket, please. | Un boleto de ida y vuelta a Barcelona, por favor. | A round-trip ticket to Barcelona, please. |
| ¿Puedo elegir asiento? | Can I choose a seat? | ¿Puedo elegir asiento? | Can I choose a seat? | ¿Puedo elegir asiento junto a la ventana? | Can I choose a seat next to the window? |
| ¿Dónde recojo mis boletos? | Where do I pick up my tickets? | ¿Dónde recojo mis boletos? | Where do I pick up my tickets? | ¿Dónde recojo mis boletos para el avión? | Where do I pick up my tickets for the plane? |
| Necesito una reserva para dos. | I need a reservation for two. | Necesito una reserva para dos. | I need a reservation for two. | Necesito una reserva para dos en el tren de las ocho. | I need a reservation for two on the 8 o’clock train. |
Ticket Types and Options
Learn about different types of tickets and common options you may encounter.
| Español | English | Español (Singular/Plural) | English (Singular/Plural) | Example in Spanish | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| boleto de ida | one-way ticket | boleto de ida | one-way ticket | Compré un boleto de ida a Sevilla. | I bought a one-way ticket to Seville. |
| boleto de ida y vuelta | round-trip ticket | boleto de ida y vuelta | round-trip ticket | Quiero un boleto de ida y vuelta a Valencia. | I want a round-trip ticket to Valencia. |
| boleto sencillo | single ticket | boleto sencillo | single ticket | Un boleto sencillo cuesta diez euros. | A single ticket costs ten euros. |
| boleto de adulto | adult ticket | boleto de adulto | adult ticket | Compré dos boletos de adulto y uno de niño. | I bought two adult tickets and one child’s. |
| boleto de niño | child ticket | boleto de niño | child ticket | Los boletos de niño son más baratos. | Child tickets are cheaper. |
| boleto de estudiante | student ticket | boleto de estudiante | student ticket | Necesito un boleto de estudiante con descuento. | I need a student ticket with a discount. |
| boleto electrónico | e-ticket | boleto electrónico | e-ticket | Recibí mi boleto electrónico por correo. | I received my e-ticket by email. |
| entrada general | general admission | entrada general | general admission | La entrada general cuesta veinte dólares. | General admission costs twenty dollars. |
| entrada VIP | VIP ticket | entrada VIP | VIP ticket | Compré una entrada VIP para el concierto. | I bought a VIP ticket for the concert. |
| pase | pass | pase | pass | Tengo un pase semanal para el metro. | I have a weekly pass for the subway. |
Asking About Payment and Methods
These words and phrases will help you ask about prices and make your payment.
| Español | English | Español (Singular/Plural) | English (Singular/Plural) | Example in Spanish | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta un boleto a Madrid? | How much does a ticket to Madrid cost? |
| ¿Aceptan tarjetas? | Do you accept cards? | ¿Aceptan tarjetas? | Do you accept cards? | ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| ¿Puedo pagar con efectivo? | Can I pay with cash? | ¿Puedo pagar con efectivo? | Can I pay with cash? | ¿Puedo pagar con efectivo o solo con tarjeta? | Can I pay with cash or only with a card? |
| ¿Hay descuento? | Is there a discount? | ¿Hay descuento? | Is there a discount? | ¿Hay descuento para grupos grandes? | Is there a discount for large groups? |
| ¿Me puede dar un recibo? | Can you give me a receipt? | ¿Me puede dar un recibo? | Can you give me a receipt? | ¿Me puede dar un recibo, por favor? | Can you give me a receipt, please? |
| total | total | total | total | El total es veinte euros. | The total is twenty euros. |
| cambio | change | cambio | change | ¿Tiene cambio para veinte dólares? | Do you have change for twenty dollars? |
| tarjeta de crédito | credit card | tarjeta de crédito | credit card | Pagué con tarjeta de crédito. | I paid with a credit card. |
| efectivo | cash | efectivo | cash | Siempre llevo efectivo para los boletos. | I always carry cash for tickets. |
| factura | invoice | factura | invoice | Necesito una factura para el viaje de negocios. | I need an invoice for the business trip. |
Do you accept credit cards?
¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?
'¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?' is the correct way to ask if credit cards are accepted, matching the English question.
Example Dialogue: Buying a Train Ticket
Here is a sample conversation to show how you might use these words and phrases in a real situation.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Cliente: Buenas tardes. Quisiera dos boletos de ida y vuelta a Barcelona, por favor. | Customer: Good afternoon. I would like two round-trip tickets to Barcelona, please. |
| Empleado: Buenas tardes. ¿Para qué fecha serían los boletos? | Clerk: Good afternoon. For what date would the tickets be? |
| Cliente: Salida el 10 de julio y regreso el 15 de julio. | Customer: Departure on July 10 and return on July 15. |
| Empleado: ¿Prefiere asientos en ventana o pasillo? | Clerk: Do you prefer window or aisle seats? |
| Cliente: Ventana, por favor. ¿Cuánto cuesta? | Customer: Window, please. How much does it cost? |
| Empleado: Son 120 euros por persona. ¿Cómo va a pagar? | Clerk: It’s 120 euros per person. How will you pay? |
| Cliente: Con tarjeta de crédito. | Customer: With a credit card. |
| Empleado: Perfecto. Aquí tiene sus boletos. ¡Buen viaje! | Clerk: Perfect. Here are your tickets. Have a good trip! |
| Cliente: Muchas gracias. | Customer: Thank you very much. |
Summary: Buying Tickets in Spanish
- Use "quisiera" to politely say what you want (e.g., “Quisiera dos boletos”).
- Ask about price with “¿Cuánto cuesta…?”
- Specify one-way or round-trip using “boleto de ida” or “boleto de ida y vuelta.”
- Choose seats by asking “¿Puedo elegir asiento?” or specifying “junto a la ventana/pasillo.”
- Ask about discounts with “¿Hay descuento para…?”
- Confirm payment method with “¿Aceptan tarjetas?” or “¿Puedo pagar con efectivo?”
- Always say thank you (“Gracias”) after your purchase.
With this vocabulary and these phrases, you should feel more confident navigating ticket purchases in Spanish!
What is a polite way to end a ticket purchase interaction in Spanish?
Say '¡Buen viaje!' and 'Gracias!'
'¡Buen viaje!' (Have a good trip!) and 'Gracias!' (Thank you!) are polite and common ways to end the conversation.
Perfect. Here are your tickets. Have a good trip!
Perfecto. Aquí tiene sus boletos. ¡Buen viaje!
'Perfecto. Aquí tiene sus boletos. ¡Buen viaje!' is the exact polite closing you’d hear after purchasing tickets in Spanish.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- Español: boleto
- Español (Singular/Plural): boleto/boletos
- English: ticket
- English (Singular/Plural): ticket/tickets
- Example in English: I would like two tickets for the train.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
