Useful Information when in Los Cabos
- BEFORE YOU GO
- CALLING IN MEXICO
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
Goodbye – Adios
Good morning – Buenos días
Good afternoon – Buenas tardes
Good evening/night – Buenas noches
Thank you – Gracias
Please – Por Favor
Sorry – Disculpa
Here – Aquí
There – Allá
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?
PLACES
Bathrooms – Baños
Restaurant – Restaurante
Hotel – Hotel
Beach – Playa
Store – Tienda
Pharmacy – Farmacia
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?
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
BOATING AND FISHING TERMS IN SPANISH
Captain – Capitán
Aboard – Abordo
To fish – Pescar
To float – Flotar
Wind – Viento
Tide – Marea
Fish – Pescado
Bait – Carnada
Fishing rod – Caña de pescar
Hook – Anzuelo
Life preservers – Salvavidas
Throttle – Acelerador
Anchor – Ancla
Bow – Proa
Stern – Popa
Contact Us
Tel: (624) 105.9700 | 142.4949
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No matter your destination in Los Cabos, within the pages of Destino Magazine you will find quality editorial about this beautiful region of Southern Baja, as well as relevant tourist information, maps, activities, culinary discoveries, entertainment, real estate, healthy living, local culture, art, sports, and more.