DO I NEED TO KNOW SPANISH?

You do not need to know Spanish to visit and enjoy your Puerto Rico vacation. In the tourist areas of San Juan you will find most speak fluent English. If you travel outside of San Juan, Puerto Rico it is helpful to know some Spanish, but it is not necessary. This basic guide provides words and phrases that you may find helpful during your Puerto Rico vacation. Or use the above link to test a free on line trial introductory program for learning Spanish before your arrival. You do not need to know Spanish to visit and enjoy your Puerto Rico vacation. In the tourist areas of San Juan you will find most speak fluent English. If you travel outside of San Juan, Puerto Rico it is helpful to know some Spanish, but it is not necessary. This basic guide provides words and phrases that you may find helpful during your Puerto Rico vacation. Or use the above link to test a free on line trial introductory program for learning Spanish before your arrival. Whether you want to speak Spanish in order to improve the success of your business trip to Spain, or simply want to be able to use the chat function of Party Poker http://espanol.partycasino.com/ whilst playing in this country, these words and phrases may be of use. However, if you find it hard to remember much of the language, don't worry - most people will be able to speak with you in English.

Survival Spanish: Transportation in Puerto Rico

I would like a taxi to Coqui del Mar en Punta las Marias. Me gustaria un taxi para ir a Coqui del Mar en Punta las Marias. Coqui del Mar is one street behind Tres Palmas Inn. Coqui del Mar esta una calle detras de Tres Palmas Inn. I need to get to the airport. Necesito ir al aeropuerto. How much is the bus to Isla Verde? Cuanto cuesta la guaguapara llegar a Isla Verde? Where is the bus to Old San Juan? Adonde encuentra la guagua para llegar a el Viejo San Juan? Its two blocks Esta dos calles. And make a left Y a la izquierda. Then make a right. Despues al la derecha. When is the next bus to Old San Juan? Cuando es la proxima guagua a Viejo San Juan? When does it return to Ocean Park? Cuando regresa a Ocean Park? Where can I rent a car? Adonde puedo alquiler un auto? Where is Charlie's Car Rental? Adonde esta Charlie's Alquiler de Auto?

Survival Spanish: Restaurants in San Juan Puerto Rico

Ordering food in Puerto Rico is easy. The local foods that you may not see in other places in South America are: Mushed up and fried green bananas (plantains), sometimes filled with meet or seafood: Mofongo (o mofongo relleno con carne. Mofongo relleno con carmarones) Rice and Beans: Arroz y habichuela Rice and chick peas: Arroz con gandules Chicken Stew: Pollo Guisado Potato type plant cooked lightly in oil: Yuca Rum and coke: Ron y Coke Glass (bottle) of water: Copa (botella) de agu Seafood salad with fresh shrimps, octopus, calamari and cilantro: Ceviche Fried meat pastry: Empanada

Survival Spanish: Night life

I would like a beer Me gustaria una cerveza. I would like to buy you a beer Me gustaria comprarte una cerveza. I would like to buy her (him) a beer. Me gustaria comprarla (lo) una cerveza. Can I have a pitcher of sangria? Me da una carafa de sangria? Where is the disco? Adonde esta el disco? Where is a happening bar tonight? Adonde hay un bar popular este noche? Shots for everyone! Shots para todos! Point me to the bathroom. Me ensenas adonde esta el bano? I could use some water. Puedo usar agua.

Survival Spanish: Tours and activities in San Juan Puerto Rico
	I want the really fast horse, not this old grandpa. Me gustaria un caballo rapido, no como este viejito. I am into historical monuments. Me gustaria monumentos hitoricos. Where is the famous museums? Adonde esta el museo famoso? Can you show me something really cool? Me puede mostrar algo bien chevere?

Survival Spanish: Water Activities in San Juan Puerto Rico

Where are the good surf breaks? Adonde se puede surfear? Where can I rent a kite surfer? Adonde puedo alquiler equipo para kite surfing. Do you recommend anyone for wind surfing lessons? Recomiendas algun maestro para wind surfing? Where can I buy wax for my board? Adonde se vende surf wax? I would like to rent a board and wetsuit. Me gustaria alquiler una plancha de surf y un wetsuit. What is a good SCUBA diving area? Adonde es bueno para buseando de SCUBA? How deep do they go? Que de ondo van? What will we see? Que podemos ver? Where can I find a good booze cruise? Adonde puedo encontrar un barco de tomando y buseando? I would like to find a harbor tour. Me gustaria encontrar un excursion del bahia en un barco fina. Where is a good fishing charter boat? Adonde encuentro un barco de pescando?

Survival Spanish: Meeting People

Hello What is your name? Hola. Como te llamas? My name is Robert. Me llamo Roberto. How are you? Como estas? I am doing great! I am on vacation. Estoy fantastico. Estoy de vacaciones. I do not speak much spanish, but I am trying. No hablo mucho espanol, pero estoy tratando. Can you say that again, slower? Puedes repetirlo, despacio? I love Puerto Rico! Me encanta Puerto Rico. I do not want to ever leave Puerto Rico! Nunca quiro salir de Puerto Rico!

Survival Spanish: Medical Needs
	Where is the hospital? Adonde esta el hospital? Ah-doughn-day eh-stah el o-spee-tall? Where is a pharmacy? Adonde esta la farmacia? Do you sell sun screen? Ud se vende crema bloqueadora de sol? Can I get some aspirin? Puedo conseguir aspirina? I have a hangover. Tengo dolor de cabeza! Do you have any band-aids? Tiene curitas?