Spanish 104

In this lesson, you will learn essential transportation vocabulary such as tren, avión, autobús, taxi, barco, and coche. You will understand the difference between tren and metro and when to use each term appropriately. Common phrases for buying tickets will be introduced, including “¿Dónde puedo comprar un boleto?” and “Necesito un billete para...”, along with an explanation of the difference between billete and boleto depending on the Spanish-speaking country. Key verbs related to travel such as viajar, volar, conducir, tomar, and abordar will be covered to help you describe your actions. You'll also learn how to ask about schedules with phrases like “¿A qué hora sale el tren?” and “¿Cuándo llega el avión?”.

The lesson introduces important airport vocabulary such as terminal, equipaje, aduana, tarjeta de embarque, and puerta de embarque. You will be taught how to inquire about transportation prices using expressions like “¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje?” and “¿Hay descuento para estudiantes?”. Different types of trains, including tren rápido, tren de cercanías, and tren bala, are also discussed. For everyday communication on public transportation, common expressions such as “¿Me puede ayudar?”, “¿Esta parada es...?”, and “¿Este asiento está libre?” will be introduced.

Maritime travel terms like barco, crucero, puerto, and muelle are presented to expand your vocabulary beyond land and air transport. You will practice describing travel plans using transportation terms, for example, “Voy a viajar en avión a Madrid.” Directions relevant to travel such as izquierda, derecha, recto, and cruce are reviewed to help you navigate. The lesson also covers travel-related amenities including maleta, mochila, pasaporte, and visa, with useful phrases for asking help in case of lost luggage like “He perdido mi equipaje, ¿dónde puedo encontrarlo?”.

You will learn how to express transportation preferences, for example, “Prefiero viajar en tren porque es más cómodo.” Emergency phrases such as “Necesito ayuda,” “¿Dónde está la estación de policía?”, and “He perdido mi pasaporte.” are introduced for safety and preparedness. Regional variations in terms, for instance, taxi versus colectivo, are discussed to help you understand different dialects. Sentence structures using ir en mode of transport, such as “Voy en autobús al centro,” will be practiced. Finally, important cultural tips for navigating transportation systems in Spanish-speaking countries will be highlighted to ensure confident and smooth travel experiences.