10 Spanish phrases to help you get by on your holiday to Mallorca

These phrases will help you communicate with locals, ask for directions, order food, and express gratitude. It's always helpful to learn a few basic phrases in the local language to show respect and enhance your travel experience.

1. Hola (oh-la) - Hello

2. Gracias (gra-see-as) - Thank you

3. Por favor (por fah-vor) - Please

4. ¿Dónde está...? (dohn-deh es-tah) - Where is...?

5. ¿Cuánto cuesta? (kwan-toh kwehs-ta) - How much does it cost?

6. No entiendo (noh en-tee-en-doh) - I don't understand

7. ¿Puede ayudarme? (pweh-deh ah-yoo-dar-meh) - Can you help me?

8. ¿Qué recomienda? (keh reh-koh-mee-en-dah) - What do you recommend?

9. ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen restaurante? (dohn-deh pweh-doh en-kon-trar oon bwen res-tau-ran-teh) - Where can I find a good restaurant?

10. Disculpe (dees-kool-peh) - Excuse me

Some other useful phrases inlclude:

11. Camarero, una cerveza porfavor! - Waiter, a beer please!

Alternatively you can ask for a 'Copa de vino' - A glass of wine OR Sangria which is pronounced exactly the same in both languages.

12. La cuenta - The bill

13. Buenos días - Good Morning; Buenas tardes - Good afternoon; Buenas noches - Good night

14. ¿Habla inglés? - Do you speak English? AND No hablo español - I don’t speak Spanish