Visiting Los Cabos doesn’t require fluency in Spanish, but knowing a few key words can enhance your experience, especially if you plan to explore beyond your Sun Cabo Vacations villa. Here's a quick refresher on some basics that could be useful during your trip.
Pronunciation Basics:
Vowels are consistent in Spanish, though they sound a bit different from their English equivalents:
- A = 'ah' (as in 'awe')
- E = long 'a' (as in 'hay')
- I = long 'e' (as in 'keep')
- O = short 'o' (as in 'or')
- U = 'oo' (as in 'zoo')
Consonants to Watch:
- B and V are often interchangeable, sounding like 'V.'
- G sounds like 'H' unless it's followed by 'U.'
- H is always silent.
- J also sounds like 'H.'
- RR requires a rolling 'r.'
Useful Phrases:
- Yes = Sí
- No = No
- Please = Por favor
- Thank you = Gracias
- I need help = Necesito ayuda
- Hello = Hola
- Goodbye = Adiós
Helpful Words Around Town:
- Public washrooms = Los baños públicos
- The beach = La playa
- Bus stop = El paradero de autobuses
- The menu, please = El menú, por favor
- The check, please = La cuenta, por favor
- How much does it cost? = ¿Cuánto cuesta?
- Where is the bathroom? = ¿Dónde está el baño?
Common Menu Items:
- Beef = Carne
- Chicken = Pollo
- Pork = Cerdo
- Fish = Pescado
- Shrimp = Camarón
- Rice = Arroz
- Soup = Sopa
- Salad = Ensalada
- Bread = Pan
Meals of the Day:
- Breakfast = Desayuno
- Lunch = Comida
- Dinner = Cena
While this guide only scratches the surface of the Spanish language, having these terms at your fingertips can smooth out communication barriers during your stay in Los Cabos.
Want to learn more about our villas or have any Cabo-related questions? Get in touch at villas@suncabo.com. We’re here to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible!
