A Quick Spanish Refresher Before Your Trip

January 31, 2022
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, although they sound a bit different from their English equivalents:
  • A = 'ah' (as in 'awe')
  • E = long 'a' (as in 'there is')
  • 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 = Yes
  • No = No
  • Please = please
  • Thank you = Thank you
  • I need help = I need help
  • Hello = Hello
  • Goodbye = Goodbye

Helpful Words Around Town:

  • Public washrooms = Public bathrooms
  • The beach = The beach
  • Bus stop = The bus stop
  • The menu, please = The menu, please
  • The check, please = The check, please
  • How much does it cost? = How much does it cost?
  • Where is the bathroom? = Where is the bathroom?


Common Menu Items:
  • Beef = Meat
  • Chicken = Chicken
  • Pork = Pig
  • Fish = Fish
  • Shrimp = Shrimp
  • Rice = Rice
  • Soup = Soup
  • Salad = Salad
  • Bread = Bread

Meals of the Day:
  • Breakfast = Breakfast
  • Lunch = Food
  • Dinner = Dinner

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.

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