Describing someone’s appearance in Spanish
Identify someone by describing their height, hair, eyes and accessories in a clear, practical exchange.
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Asking about volunteering in Spanish
Say you want to volunteer, ask about tasks and hours, explain your availability and ask how to register.
Read and practiseTalking about birthdays in Spanish
Ask about a birthday, give a date and describe a simple celebration with cake and presents.
Read and practiseAsking about an overdue library book in Spanish
Explain in Spanish that a library loan is overdue and ask about returning, renewing and any possible charge.
Read and practiseAsking about recycling rules in Spanish
Find out where household waste belongs, whether materials need separating and what to do before recycling.
Read and practiseAsking about a cash machine in Spanish
Ask where the machine is, whether it accepts your card, whether you can choose a language and where to request a receipt.
Read and practiseAsking for a spare key in Spanish
Ask a host for an extra key, explain who needs it and agree when and where to return it.
Read and practiseAsking to pay separately at a restaurant in Spanish
Ask in Spanish whether a group can pay separately, identify your items and request the amount and a receipt.
Read and practiseAsking how to use an appliance in Spanish
A host explains the controls on a washing machine or oven, from pressing a button to choosing a setting.
Read and practiseAsking about an accessible restroom in Spanish
Ask for the accessible restroom, check the floor and opening status, and ask whether you need to request a key.
Read and practiseAsking for gift wrapping in Spanish
At a shop you can ask about wrapping and the receipt before paying for a present. Ask whether a purchase can be gift-wrapped, discuss the cost, and request a receipt without a price.
Read and practiseReporting a lost house key in Spanish
A lost house key can leave you outside; explain what happened, ask your host for help and arrange a way inside.
Read and practiseAsking about drinking water and bottle refills in Spanish
Ask whether tap water is drinkable, where to find a drinking-water fountain and whether you can refill a bottle.
Read and practiseTaking a taxi in Spanish
A taxi ride starts with a destination and an estimate: ask the fare, give an address and say where to stop.
Read and practiseAsking about bicycle parking in Spanish
These questions help you understand the parking arrangements at a particular place. Ask where to park a bicycle, whether a location permits it and whether there is a fee or closing time.
Read and practiseAsking where to charge a phone in Spanish
Ask whether you can charge a phone, locate an outlet and find out whether there is a fee or an adapter available.
Read and practiseAsking about a ferry crossing in Spanish
At the ferry terminal, ask when the boat leaves, where it goes and how to buy passenger tickets.
Read and practiseAsking about contactless and card payment in Spanish
Ask whether contactless payment, cards or cash are accepted and whether there is a minimum amount.
Read and practiseAsking about a train seat in Spanish
On a train, ask if a seat is free, respond politely and understand when a place is reserved.
Read and practiseAsking about visitor Wi-Fi in Spanish
Ask whether visitor Wi-Fi is available, identify the network and find out whether a password or time limit applies.
Read and practiseCollecting a pre-booked train ticket in Spanish
You have booked a ticket and want to understand how to obtain it at the station. Ask how to collect a train ticket already booked online and clarify the reference or machine needed.
Read and practiseAsking about luggage storage in Spanish
At a station or hotel, ask where to leave your bags, how much storage costs and when you can collect them.
Read and practiseAsking to exchange a clothing size in Spanish
You already bought a garment and want to ask about exchanging its size. Explain that an item is too small and ask whether it can be exchanged for a larger size.
Read and practiseAsking about hotel breakfast in Spanish
At a hotel, find out where and when breakfast is served and whether its price is included in your stay.
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