This page covers the key Spanish vocabulary for making and discussing travel plans. You'll learn words and phrases for booking accommodations, arranging transportation, and talking about your trip. This will help you confidently organize your travels in Spanish-speaking countries.
Travel Planning
These are the basic words for talking about plans, dates, and reservations.
- el plan = the plan
- hacer planes = to make plans
- el itinerario = the itinerary
- la reserva = the reservation
- reservar = to book/reserve
- el destino = the destination
- la fecha = the date
- posponer = to postpone
- cancelar = to cancel
- confirmar = to confirm
Example: “Tengo que hacer planes para mi viaje a Madrid.” (I have to make plans for my trip to Madrid.)
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural |
|---|---|
| el plan / los planes | the plan / the plans |
| hacer planes | to make plans |
| el itinerario / los itinerarios | the itinerary / the itineraries |
| la reserva / las reservas | the reservation(s) |
| reservar | to book / reserve |
| el destino / los destinos | the destination(s) |
| la fecha / las fechas | the date(s) |
| posponer | to postpone |
| cancelar | to cancel |
| confirmar | to confirm |
| planear | to plan |
Booking Accommodations
These words will help you make reservations and ask about places to stay.
- el hotel = the hotel
- el hostal = the guesthouse/inn
- el alojamiento = the accommodation
- la habitación = the room
- individual / doble = single / double
- reservar una habitación = to book a room
- el check-in / el check-out = check-in / check-out
- la recepción = the reception
- el servicio de limpieza = cleaning service
- el desayuno incluido = breakfast included
Example: “Quisiera reservar una habitación doble con baño privado.” (I’d like to book a double room with a private bathroom.)
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural |
|---|---|
| el hotel / los hoteles | the hotel(s) |
| el hostal / los hostales | the guesthouse(s) / inn(s) |
| el alojamiento / los alojamientos | the accommodation(s) |
| la habitación / las habitaciones | the room(s) |
| individual / individuales | single / singles |
| doble / dobles | double / doubles |
| reservar una habitación | to book a room |
| el check-in / los check-ins | check-in(s) |
| el check-out / los check-outs | check-out(s) |
| la recepción / las recepciones | the reception(s) |
| el desayuno incluido | breakfast included |
Transportation
Use these words to arrange how you’ll get around during your trip.
- el avión = the plane
- el tren = the train
- el autobús = the bus
- el taxi = the taxi
- alquilar un coche = to rent a car
- la estación = the station
- el aeropuerto = the airport
- la salida = the departure
- la llegada = the arrival
- el billete / boleto = the ticket
Example: “Voy a alquilar un coche para explorar la región.” (I’m going to rent a car to explore the region.)
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural |
|---|---|
| el avión / los aviones | the plane(s) |
| el tren / los trenes | the train(s) |
| el autobús / los autobuses | the bus(es) |
| el taxi / los taxis | the taxi(s) |
| alquilar un coche | to rent a car |
| la estación / las estaciones | the station(s) |
| el aeropuerto / los aeropuertos | the airport(s) |
| la salida / las salidas | the departure(s) |
| la llegada / las llegadas | the arrival(s) |
| el billete / los billetes | the ticket(s) |
| el boleto / los boletos | the ticket(s) |
I’m going to _____ a car to explore the region.
alquilar
'Alquilar' means 'to rent,' so 'alquilar un coche' means 'to rent a car.'
Common Verbs for Travel
Here are some useful verbs you’ll use when talking about travel plans in general.
- viajar = to travel
- salir = to leave
- llegar = to arrive
- confirmar = to confirm
- reservar = to book
- cancelar = to cancel
- cambiar = to change
- empezar = to start
- terminar = to end
- organizar = to organize
Example: “Tengo que confirmar mi vuelo esta noche.” (I have to confirm my flight tonight.)
| Spanish Infinitive | English Infinitive | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| viajar | to travel | Quiero viajar a Buenos Aires. | I want to travel to Buenos Aires. |
| salir | to leave | El tren sale a las ocho. | The train leaves at eight. |
| llegar | to arrive | Vamos a llegar tarde. | We’re going to arrive late. |
| confirmar | to confirm | Necesito confirmar la reserva. | I need to confirm the reservation. |
| reservar | to book | Voy a reservar un hotel. | I’m going to book a hotel. |
| cancelar | to cancel | Tuvimos que cancelar el viaje. | We had to cancel the trip. |
| cambiar | to change | Quiero cambiar la fecha. | I want to change the date. |
| empezar | to start | El viaje empieza mañana. | The trip starts tomorrow. |
| terminar | to end | Nuestro viaje termina el domingo. | Our trip ends on Sunday. |
| organizar | to organize | Ella va a organizar todo. | She’s going to organize everything. |
I have to ______ my flight tonight.
confirmar
The verb 'confirmar' means 'to confirm,' which is needed for flights.
Time and Dates
Use these words to specify when your travel plans will happen.
- hoy = today
- mañana = tomorrow
- ayer = yesterday
- el lunes / martes... = Monday / Tuesday ...
- la semana que viene = next week
- el fin de semana = the weekend
- a tiempo = on time
- tarde = late
- temprano = early
- a qué hora = at what time
Example: “Mi vuelo es mañana por la mañana.” (My flight is tomorrow morning.)
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural |
|---|---|
| hoy | today |
| mañana | tomorrow |
| ayer | yesterday |
| el lunes / los lunes | Monday(s) |
| el martes / los martes | Tuesday(s) |
| la semana que viene | next week |
| el fin de semana | the weekend |
| a tiempo | on time |
| tarde | late |
| temprano | early |
| a qué hora | at what time |
Useful Phrases
Finally, here are some complete phrases that travelers often use when making plans.
- ¿A qué hora sale el tren? = What time does the train leave?
- ¿Dónde está la estación? = Where is the station?
- Quisiera reservar un billete para Madrid. = I’d like to book a ticket to Madrid.
- ¿Hay habitaciones disponibles? = Are there any rooms available?
- ¿Puedo cambiar la reserva? = Can I change the reservation?
- Necesito un taxi al aeropuerto. = I need a taxi to the airport.
- ¿El desayuno está incluido? = Is breakfast included?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? = How much is the ticket?
- Voy a viajar la próxima semana. = I’m going to travel next week.
- ¿Dónde puedo alquilar un coche? = Where can I rent a car?
Example: “¿A qué hora sale el tren? Necesito llegar temprano.” (What time does the train leave? I need to arrive early.)
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| ¿A qué hora sale el tren? | What time does the train leave? |
| ¿Dónde está la estación? | Where is the station? |
| Quisiera reservar un billete para Madrid. | I’d like to book a ticket to Madrid. |
| ¿Hay habitaciones disponibles? | Are there any rooms available? |
| ¿Puedo cambiar la reserva? | Can I change the reservation? |
| Necesito un taxi al aeropuerto. | I need a taxi to the airport. |
| ¿El desayuno está incluido? | Is breakfast included? |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? | How much is the ticket? |
| Voy a viajar la próxima semana. | I’m going to travel next week. |
| ¿Dónde puedo alquilar un coche? | Where can I rent a car? |
Summary
You now have the key Spanish vocabulary and phrases to confidently make and discuss travel plans. From booking accommodations to arranging transportation, you’re ready to organize your trip in Spanish. ¡Buen viaje!
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- English Singular/Plural: the plan / the plans
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
