The sentences presented in this section will help you with the most basic expressions in Spanish. It will certainly not be enough in order to start a conversation in Spanish, however being able to say a few words in the country's native language will evoke sympathy and understanding. Quite some people in Spain and Latin America speak English quite well as a second language, however only in the larger cities. Still you are advised to purchase a language course before traveling.

English	Spanish
I'd like to change money.	Quisiera cambiar dinero.
What is the exchange rate?	¿Cuál es el cambio?
Buy / sell.	Comprar / vender.
Where can I change money?	¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero?
How would you like to have it?	¿Cómo le gustaria?
Banknotes of 20 / 50 / 100.	Billetes de 20/ 50/ 100.
Could you give me smaller notes?	¿Podría usted darme billetes más chicos?
Could you give me small change?	¿Podría usted darme cambio más chico?
How much does it cost?	¿Cuánto cuesta?
Are there transaction costs?	¿Hay costos de transacción?
I'd like to open a bank account.	Quisiera abrir una cuenta bancaria.
debit card / credit card.	Tarjeta de debito/ tarjeta de crédito.
I'd like to open a savings account.	Quisiera abrir un cuenta de ahorros.
Here is my passport.	Aquí está mi pasaporte.
I lost my cards.	Perdí mis tarjetas.
I need money.	Necesito dinero.

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