Madrid

Use itA courteous greeting from morning until around midday; use it before asking for help.

Use itUse from midday into the evening when entering a shop, taxi, lift, or reception.

Use itWorks as an evening greeting and when saying goodnight.

Use itFriendly and universal; add buenos días or buenas tardes with strangers for extra courtesy.

Use itAdd it to requests in shops, restaurants, hotels, and transport.

Use itThe everyday expression of thanks. The c is rendered with the common central-Spain “th” sound here.

Use itA warmer expression of gratitude.

Use itA standard reply to gracias.

Use itUse with a stranger or staff member to get attention or apologise politely.

Use itThe informal tú form, natural with peers or someone already speaking casually.

Use itUse for a genuine mistake, problem, or sympathy rather than simply getting attention.

Use itA clear affirmative.

Use itA clear negative.

Use itExtremely common in Spain for accepting or confirming something.

Use itSay this before asking someone to repeat or slow down.

Use itA polite request when spoken Spanish is moving too quickly.

Use itA respectful request to a stranger or member of staff.

Use itA polite first-meeting question using usted grammar.

Use itPut your name at the end.

Use itChoose the ending you use for yourself after an introduction.

Use itUse with a stranger, elder, or in a formal setting.

Use itA very common relaxed greeting; a short reply is normal.

Use itA natural positive reply to a greeting.

Use itPolite small talk using usted grammar.

Use itAdd your country or city.

Use itSets expectations while showing that you are willing to try.

Use itAsk politely rather than assuming English is available.

Use itA natural conversation starter with locals or staff.

Use itAsk for a personal suggestion about food, places, or activities.

Use itOffer the phone ready and make it easy for the person to decline.

Use itAsk in museums, performances, religious spaces, and private interiors where rules are unclear.

Use itA warm way to close a helpful or friendly interaction.

Use itA courteous goodbye when leaving a shop, taxi, or reception.

Use itName the station if you know it.

Use itAdd a street, neighborhood, station, or landmark and show it on a map if useful.

Use itUseful with a taxi driver or at an information desk.

Use itAsk before deciding whether to walk.

Use itA basic direction.

Use itA basic direction.

Use itThe common Spain Spanish direction for continuing straight.

Use itCoger is the normal verb for taking transport in Spain.

Use itAsk when changing Metro, Cercanías, or bus lines.

Use itConfirm the destination before boarding.

Use itMetro platforms are usually identified by the last station in that direction.

Use itUseful at a station or bus terminal.

Use itAsk staff which zone and duration fit your itinerary.

Use itFor the Public Transport Card used to load many Madrid tickets.

Use itAirport fare conditions depend on the ticket you hold; ask before entering or exiting.

Use itLarge stations may have several numbered or named exits.

Use itAsk a driver or fellow passenger if you may miss the stop.

Use itUse in a taxi at a safe and legal stopping point.

Use itThe answer may vary with traffic or service conditions.

Use itChange the number to match your group.

Use itFollow with the booking name and time.

Use itIn Spain, carta normally means the full à la carte menu.

Use itMenú del día usually refers to a fixed-price set meal; the contents and availability vary.

Use itA good way to invite a house or local suggestion.

Use itA polite way to begin an order.

Use itIn Madrid, caña commonly means a small glass of draft beer.

Use itA direct request for tap water.

Use itChoose the ending you use for yourself and clarify individual ingredients.

Use itAsk about the full dish, including stock and garnish.

Use itUseful for checking milk, cheese, cream, or butter.

Use itName the allergen clearly and show a detailed written allergy card as backup.

!For a severe allergy, do not rely on this phrase alone; confirm ingredients and cross-contact directly.

Use itAsk about stock, cured meat, and cooking ingredients as well as visible pieces.

Use itA ración is a larger paid portion, often shared; formats differ by venue.

Use itAn enthusiastic compliment about food.

Use itA standard request when you are ready to pay.

Use itMadrid's official visitor guidance says tipping is optional; ask about any charge that is unclear.

Use itUseful before the bill is prepared at a small venue.

Use itUse for takeaway; whether leftovers can be packed depends on the venue and dish.

Use itA standard question in shops and markets.

Use itA friendly response when browsing.

Use itPoint to the item and specify the size if you know it.

Use itA standard product question.

Use itFor clothing; the pronoun ending changes with the item's grammatical gender and number.

Use itUseful in a fitting room.

Use itChoose the ending that agrees with the item.

Use itChoose este or esta to match the item.

Use itAsk at small stalls or independent shops when payment options are unclear.

Use itYou can also gesture toward the card reader.

Use itAsk whether a paper or digital receipt is available.

Use itAseo is a polite public-facing word in Spain; baño is also understood.

Use itA useful question about local crafts or products.

Use itHave the booking name ready.

Use itAdd the exact name used for the booking.

Use itCheck-in is also widely understood at hotels.

Use itConfirm the property's own checkout time.

Use itAsk reception before check-in or after checkout.

Use itWifi is commonly pronounced wee-fee in Spain.

Use itFor an additional or replacement room key.

Use itA polite housekeeping request.

Use itA concise maintenance report.

Use itReport the problem to reception or your host.

Use itUse while explaining a noise concern.

Use itUseful in older buildings where access may differ by floor.

Use itGive the destination and desired departure time.

Use itCall out loudly when urgent assistance is needed.

Use itA direct request to call Madrid's unified emergency number.

Use itUse for an urgent medical emergency.

Use itUse when seeking urgent medical assistance.

Use itAsk staff or authorities and show a map if useful.

Use itA natural Spain Spanish way to say you feel unwell; add specific symptoms if you can.

Use itPoint to the injury if appropriate.

Use itUse to communicate an urgent breathing problem.

Use itMóvil is the standard Spain Spanish word for mobile phone.

Use itUse when seeking official assistance; distinguish theft from simply losing it.

Use itName the language you need.

Use itA firm boundary using the respectful imperative.

Use itUse firmly in an unwanted or unsafe situation.

Use itA natural all-purpose casual greeting.

Use itA relaxed reply to ¿Qué tal?

Use itEasy, positive encouragement in almost any casual conversation.

Use itVery common informal approval in Spain.

!Use with peers and casual company, not in formal service interactions.

Use itAn enthusiastic and widely usable positive response.

Use itExpresses surprise or checks whether something is true.

Use itA context-dependent reaction to surprising news.

!Tone determines whether it sounds impressed, shocked, or critical.

Use itA natural way to accept a social plan.

Use itQuedar is the everyday verb for arranging to meet.

Use itA broad social invitation; algo does not necessarily mean alcohol.

Use itSuggests moving between bars or sharing small dishes; the exact format varies.

Use itA common reassurance after a small apology or inconvenience.

Use itMay express genuine uncertainty rather than a firm yes.

Use itInformal Spain Spanish approval.

!Keep it for casual conversation; me gusta is neutral in every setting.

Use itNatural weather small talk during Madrid's hot periods.

Use itAmbiente can describe a lively social mood, nightlife, or the feel of a place.

Use itA friendly everyday goodbye.

Use itAsk before the transaction when you want to pay with notes or coins.

Use itAsk before the payment process begins so staff can tell you whether separate payments are possible.

Use itAdd the note value, such as cincuenta euros, before offering a large note.

Use itAsk about an advertised offer or a stated student, senior, resident, or other eligibility discount.

!Do not treat this as an invitation to bargain in a fixed-price shop or restaurant.

Use itUse calmly after a rejected terminal payment, then ask whether you can retry or use another method.