Useful Spanish Phrases

You will quickly learn that a lot of the Spanish you learned in class is not used in everyday conversation in Spain. Here are some useful phrases we learned that can help you communicate with Spaniards:

Vale - Okay, yes, that's fine. Also can be used as a question- is that okay? do you understand? This phrase is used multiple times per sentence in Spain.

No pasa nada - It's fine, don't worry about it.

Salud - Bless you, also cheers.

Donde estan los servicios/aseos? - Where are the bathrooms?

Me voy - I'm leaving

Te echo de menos - I miss you a lot

La patata - Slang for the heart

Estoy harto de - I'm sick of...

Una cerveza por favor - May I please have a beer? (no need to include puedo tener, me gustaria, quisiera, etc. )

Vaso de agua por favor - If you just ask for agua they will bring you a bottle you have to pay for, if you just want a glass you have to ask for un vaso.

Tengo ganas de - I am excited for, or I feel like doing something.