Travel plans vocabulary in Spanish, including essential words and phrases for booking accommodations, discussing itineraries, and preparing for trips.
Planning a trip involves many steps, from booking accommodations to organizing daily activities. Spanish travel plans vocabulary helps you navigate these conversations with confidence, whether you’re speaking to a travel agent, making reservations, or explaining your itinerary.
Accommodations
When arranging where to stay, it’s important to know the vocabulary for different types of lodging and the common amenities you might encounter. This section covers hotels, hostels, and more.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hotel | hoteles | hotel | hotels | Reservé una habitación en un hotel céntrico. | I booked a room in a downtown hotel. |
| hostal | hostales | hostel | hostels | Nos quedamos en un hostal económico. | We stayed in a budget hostel. |
| habitación | habitaciones | room | rooms | La habitación tiene vista al mar. | The room has a sea view. |
| cama | camas | bed | beds | La cama es muy cómoda. | The bed is very comfortable. |
| reserva | reservas | reservation | reservations | Hice una reserva para dos personas. | I made a reservation for two people. |
| recepción | recepciones | front desk/reception | front desks/receptions | Pregunté en la recepción por el wifi. | I asked at the front desk about the wifi. |
| llave | llaves | key | keys | Me dieron la llave de la habitación 204. | They gave me the key to room 204. |
| desayuno | desayunos | breakfast | breakfasts | El desayuno está incluido en el precio. | Breakfast is included in the price. |
| baño | baños | bathroom | bathrooms | La habitación tiene baño privado. | The room has a private bathroom. |
| aire acondicionado | — | air conditioning | — | Quiero una habitación con aire acondicionado. | I want a room with air conditioning. |
El ___ está incluido en el precio.
How do you say 'breakfast' in Spanish?
desayuno
'Desayuno' means 'breakfast,' while 'cena' is 'dinner,' 'almuerzo' is 'lunch,' and 'merienda' is 'snack.'
Hice una ___ para dos personas.
What is the Spanish word for 'reservation'?
reserva
'Reserva' means 'reservation' in Spanish, while 'recepción' is 'reception,' 'llave' is 'key,' and 'habitación' is 'room.'
Itinerary
Discussing your daily schedule and planned activities is easier with the right vocabulary. This section includes words for tours, sightseeing, and time management.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| excursión | excursiones | excursion/tour | excursions/tours | Hicimos una excursión a las montañas. | We took a tour to the mountains. |
| guía | guías | guide | guides | El guía nos explicó la historia del sitio. | The guide explained the site’s history to us. |
| sitio turístico | sitios turísticos | tourist site | tourist sites | Visitamos varios sitios turísticos en la ciudad. | We visited several tourist sites in the city. |
| museo | museos | museum | museums | El museo cierra a las 6 de la tarde. | The museum closes at 6 p.m. |
| evento | eventos | event | events | Hay un evento cultural este fin de semana. | There’s a cultural event this weekend. |
| tarde | tardes | afternoon | afternoons | Por la tarde, iremos al mercado local. | In the afternoon, we will go to the local market. |
| mañana | mañanas | morning | mornings | Salimos temprano por la mañana. | We leave early in the morning. |
| noche | noches | night | nights | Por la noche, cenamos en un restaurante típico. | At night, we dined in a typical restaurant. |
| plan | planes | plan | plans | ¿Cuál es tu plan para mañana? | What’s your plan for tomorrow? |
| calendario | calendarios | calendar | calendars | Consulté el calendario para ver mis días libres. | I checked the calendar to see my free days. |
Transportation
Getting around requires knowing how to talk about different modes of transport and buying tickets. This section includes common travel-related words from airports to buses.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aeropuerto | aeropuertos | airport | airports | Llegamos al aeropuerto dos horas antes. | We arrived at the airport two hours early. |
| boleto | boletos | ticket | tickets | Compré un boleto de ida y vuelta. | I bought a round-trip ticket. |
| tren | trenes | train | trains | El tren sale a las 9 de la noche. | The train leaves at 9 p.m. |
| autobús | autobuses | bus | buses | El autobús pasa cada 30 minutos. | The bus comes every 30 minutes. |
| taxi | taxis | taxi | taxis | Tomamos un taxi hasta el hotel. | We took a taxi to the hotel. |
| maleta | maletas | suitcase | suitcases | Mi maleta es muy pesada. | My suitcase is very heavy. |
| equipaje | — | luggage | — | El equipaje se recoge en la cinta 5. | Luggage is collected at carousel 5. |
| pasaporte | pasaportes | passport | passports | No olvides tu pasaporte para viajar. | Don’t forget your passport to travel. |
| vuelo | vuelos | flight | flights | Nuestro vuelo fue retrasado una hora. | Our flight was delayed by an hour. |
| terminal | terminales | terminal | terminals | La terminal internacional está en el segundo piso. | The international terminal is on the second floor. |
Booking & Reservations
Making reservations is a key part of travel planning. This section includes essential vocabulary for confirming bookings, asking about availability, and special requests.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| confirmación | confirmaciones | confirmation | confirmations | Recibí la confirmación por correo electrónico. | I received the confirmation by email. |
| disponibilidad | — | availability | — | ¿Hay disponibilidad para el 15 de julio? | Is there availability for July 15th? |
| cancelar | — | cancel | — | Quiero cancelar mi reserva. | I want to cancel my reservation. |
| modificar | — | modify/change | — | Necesito modificar la hora de llegada. | I need to change the arrival time. |
| solicitar | — | request | — | Solicité una habitación con balcón. | I requested a room with a balcony. |
| pagar | — | pay | — | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito? | Can I pay with a credit card? |
| depósito | depósitos | deposit | deposits | Hice un depósito para garantizar la reserva. | I made a deposit to guarantee the reservation. |
| voucher | — | voucher | — | Presenta el voucher en la recepción. | Present the voucher at the front desk. |
| número de reserva | — | reservation number | — | ¿Cuál es su número de reserva? | What is your reservation number? |
| política de cancelación | — | cancellation policy | — | La política de cancelación es flexible. | The cancellation policy is flexible. |
Packing & Preparation
Before you leave, packing and preparing are crucial steps. This section covers common packing items, travel documents, and last-minute preparations.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pasaporte | pasaportes | passport | passports | Siempre llevo mi pasaporte en la mochila. | I always carry my passport in my backpack. |
| boleto | boletos | ticket | tickets | Los boletos están en mi correo electrónico. | The tickets are in my email. |
| equipaje de mano | — | carry-on luggage | — | Solo llevo equipaje de mano. | I’m only taking carry-on luggage. |
| ropa | — | clothes | — | Empaqué ropa ligera para el viaje. | I packed light clothes for the trip. |
| cargador | cargadores | charger | chargers | No olvides el cargador del teléfono. | Don’t forget the phone charger. |
| adaptador | adaptadores | adapter | adapters | Necesito un adaptador de enchufe. | I need a plug adapter. |
| mapa | mapas | map | maps | Consultamos el mapa para encontrar el hotel. | We checked the map to find the hotel. |
| lista de viaje | — | packing list | — | Hice una lista de viaje para no olvidar nada. | I made a packing list not to forget anything. |
| seguro de viaje | — | travel insurance | — | Compré un seguro de viaje por si ocurre algo. | I bought travel insurance in case something happens. |
| cámara | cámaras | camera | cameras | Llevo una cámara para tomar fotos. | I’m bringing a camera to take pictures. |
Building a solid travel plans vocabulary in Spanish helps you handle the entire trip process—from booking a room to exploring new places—with ease and confidence.
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- English Singular: hotel
- English Plural: hotels
- English Example: I booked a room in a downtown hotel.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
