Spanish lesson
Although most locals in Los Cabos speak English, they also appreciate it when visitors try to speak Spanish. Give it a try!
Pronunciation rules
The letter “ñ”
When you see a wiggly line on top of the letter “n” use the “ny” sound that you use for the English word canyon.
The double “ll”is pronounced like “y” in English.
The letter “h”is always silent.
The letter “j”is pronounced like “h” in English.
If the word has an accent mark such as “á”, that syllable is stressed.
The basics
Hello – Hola
morning – Buenos días
Good afternoon – Buenas tardes
Good evening/night – Buenas noches
Thank you – Gracias
Please – Por Favor
Sorry – Disculpa
Here – Aquí
There – Allá
Goodbye – Adios
Good
Help – Ayuda
Water – Agua
Food – Comida
Money – Dinero
Cash – Efectivo
Change – Cambio
Credit card – Tarjeta de crédito
Tip – Propina
Getting around
Where is …? – ¿Dónde está …?
My hotel is … – Mi hotel es …
Please take me to … – Por favor lléveme a …
How much is this? – ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
Where is an ATM? – ¿Dónde hay un cajero automático?
Telephone – Teléfono
Do you have WIFI? – ¿Tiene WIFI?
At a restaurant
Table – Mesa
Glass – Vaso
Plate – Plato
Fork – Tenedor
Spoon – Cuchara
Knife – Cuchillo
Napkin – Servilleta
Can you bring the check? – ¿Puede traer la cuenta?
Places
Bathrooms – Baños
Restaurant – Restaurante
Hotel – Hotel
Beach – Playa
Store – Tienda
Pharmacy – Farmacia
Meeting someone new
Nice to meet you – Mucho gusto
What’s your name? – ¿Cómo te llamas?
My name is … – Mi nombre es…
Where are you from? – ¿De dónde eres?
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla Inglés?
I don’t understand – No entiendo