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Please use this study guide to help you learn the words and phrases from the audio portion of this course. All of the travel tips and Spanish conversations are included here in order. To use this study guide, follow along with the audio lessons and tips. A short dictionary is provided at the end for reference.

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Track 1: Introduction Hello and welcome to Last Second Spanish! Our goal is to teach you the Spanish language skills and helpful tips you need to succeed as a traveler. We provide you with bare-bones survival Spanish that is easy for you to build upon later. You only need a handful of versatile words to handle just about any situation. We have skipped over words and phrases that aren’t crucial in favor of getting to the point. We won’t drill you on formal grammar, make you conjugate verbs, or ask you to learn complicated systems such as numbers, letters, and dates. You can learn those later when you have more time. Right now, you just need to get where you’re going and ask for the things you need. In this course, we’ll take you from ground transportation to your hotel and out into the city to explore, eat, shop, and get things done. We have added important travel tips throughout the course. They are on separate tracks from the language lessons so that you can skip through them when you want to review. Pay close attention to these tips. They will save you time, money, and energy that can be spent on more exciting things. Please refer to the written supplements to see how words are spelled. Use the supplements as a study guide for better memorization. We recommend using the written part of the course for review when you are not listening to the audio lessons.

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Track 2: Travel Tip On How to Pack Before you leave the country, there are a few things that you must pack. First, invest in a pocket-sized electronic dictionary to quickly search the meanings of words you don’t know. Then you can fit these words into the basic sentences we teach you to ask for everything you need. A small notebook is critically important to carry on your travels as well. Use your notebook to write down new words as you learn them, and to write things down for people who are having trouble understanding you. Examples of things you might write for someone are addresses, dates, prices, and your name. If you review the new words you have learned at the end of each day, you will remember most of them the next morning. Most importantly, make copies of all of your important documents. Bring more than one form of identification with you, as well as a backup bank card. Carry one set of these documents and cards with you at all times, and lock the other one safely away in your hotel. That way, you won’t be without money or identification if something gets lost. We also recommend calling your bank two weeks in advance of your trip to let them know you will be out of the country. Otherwise, they may freeze your account.

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Track 3: Spanish Lesson 1 Spanish conversation 1: ¿Perdón, habla usted inglés? No, lo siento. No hablo inglés. Hablo español. Estoy aprendiendo español. English translation of Spanish conversation 1: Hello, do you speak English? No, I’m sorry. I don’t speak English. I speak Spanish. I am learning Spanish. Spanish conversation 2: Perdón, ¿hay alguien que hable inglés? Estoy aprendiendo español. Sí. Hay alguien. Gracias. De nada. English Translation of Spanish Conversation 2: Excuse me, is there someone who may speak English? I am learning Spanish. Yes. There is someone. Thank you. You’re welcome.

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Track 3: Spanish Lesson 1

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Spanish conversation 3: Perdón, ¿habla usted inglés? No, lo siento. No hablo inglés. ¿Hay alguien que hable inglés? Estoy aprendiendo español. Sí. Hay alguien. Gracias. De nada. English translation of Spanish conversation 3: Excuse me, do you speak English? No, I’m sorry. I don’t speak English. Is there someone who may speak English? I am learning Spanish. Yes. There is someone. Thank you. You’re welcome.

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Track 4: Travel Tips On What To Do At The Airport We will not be teaching you all the Spanish words about air travel because almost everyone at the airport will speak English. Once you have landed at the airport, the first three things you will need are an ATM, a meal, and to catch your next form of transportation to your hotel. If you don’t have a map of your destination city already, buy one before you leave the airport. You will need to use it a lot. Don’t go to a kiosk or a bank to convert your money into the local currency. Instead, simply make a withdrawal from an ATM to limit fees, lines and hassle. Make sure to always carry cash with you since many places do not accept credit. You should withdraw additional cash to store with the copies of your documents, your ID, and your backup bank card at your hotel in case you need it later. We suggest that you eat at an airport restaurant when you arrive because finding a good restaurant in the city can take a while. It is better to find your way through a new city on a full stomach. Also, like the rest of the airport staff, most airport waiters and waitresses speak English, which limits stress on your first day of traveling. If you plan on renting a car, do it online before your trip so that you can pick it up as soon as you arrive. People at car rental agencies almost always speak English. All you will need to do is present your identification and they will pull up your reservation. If you must talk with them about something, use the previous conversation we reviewed to ask for an English speaker.

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Track 5: Spanish Lesson 2 Spanish conversation: Hola! ¿Sabe dónde está el ATM? Sí. El ATM está entre el restaurante y los servicios sanitarios. Lo siento, no entiendo. ¿Puede indicarlo en el mapa, por favor? Sí. Está aquí. ¡Gracias! De nada. Adiós. English translation of Spanish conversation: Hello! Do you know where the ATM is located? Yes. The ATM is located between the restaurant and the restrooms. I am sorry, I don’t understand. Can you show it on the map, please? Yes. It is located here. Thank you! You’re welcome. Goodbye.

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Track 6: Travel Tips On Services And Gratuity Before you travel, find out if tipping is expected in the country you plan to visit. If tipping is not expected, leave just enough for your server at a restaurant to buy a coffee or pastry in the morning, or the equivalent of two or three dollars. In places where tipping is not expected, the amount you spend on dinner doesn’t determine how much you leave your servers, as tipping isn’t the basis of a server’s income. In places where tipping is expected, tip generously like you would at home. Taxi drivers charge you by the mile, using a meter. The price will come up on the screen. If you can’t see the price, ask the driver to write the price for you when you pay. This course will teach you how to ask. In countries where tipping is not necessary, tip your cab driver the same way you would tip a server – a small amount as a token of gratitude. As travelers, we want the people we meet to be glad to have us visit their city or town.

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Track 7: Spanish Lesson 3 Spanish conversation: ¡Hola! ¿Sabe dónde están los taxis? Sí. Los taxis están al lado de la parada del autobús. Siga directo. ¿Puede indicarlo en el mapa, por favor? Sí. ¡Gracias! De nada. English translation of Spanish conversation: Hello! Do you know where the taxis are located? Yes. The taxis are located next to the bus stop. Go straight. Can you show it on the map, please? Yes. Thank you! You’re welcome.

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Track 8: Spanish Lesson 4 Spanish conversation: ¿Está libre? Sí. Quisiera ir al Hotel Paco. ¿Sabe dónde está? No. ¿Cuál es la dirección? No sé. ¿Puede indicarlo en el mapa, por favor? Sí. Está aquí. (When she’s made sure that the cab driver knows where to go, the traveler rides in the taxicab until she sees her hotel. She spots it before he does, so she asks him to stop) Pare aquí, por favor. English translation of Spanish conversation: Are you free? Yes. I would like to go to the Hotel Paco. Do you know where it is located? No. Which is the address? I don’t know. Can you show it on the map, please? Yes. It is here. (When she’s made sure that the cab driver knows where to go, the traveler rides in the taxicab until she sees her hotel. She spots it before he does, so she asks him to stop) Stop here, please.

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Track 9: Travel Tips On Getting Directions If you need to ask for directions, make sure you are as close to your destination as possible first. Sometimes it’s just a matter of going up some stairs or around a corner. The closer you are to where you want to go, the easier it is for you to understand people’s directions

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Track 10: Spanish Lesson 5 Spanish conversation: Perdón. ¿Sabe dónde está el supermercado? Sí. Está unas cuadras a la izquierda, al lado del correo. ¿Habla usted inglés? Sí, hablo inglés. ¿Qué significa ‘un paquete’ en inglés? Significa ‘a package.’ ¡Gracias! De nada. ¡Adiós! English translation of Spanish conversation: Excuse me. Do you know where the supermarket is located? Yes. It is located a few blocks to the left, next to the post office. Do you speak English? Yes, I speak English. What does ‘a package’ mean in English? It means ‘a package.’ Thank you! You’re welcome. Goodbye!

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Track 11: Spanish Lesson 6 Spanish conversation: Hola. ¿Tiene el horario? Sí. Quisiera un boleto para el próximo tren a Madrid, por favor. ¿De qué vía sale el tren? Vía número siete. No entiendo. ¿Puede escribir el número? Estoy aprendiendo español. English translation of Spanish conversation: Hello. Do you have the schedule? Yes. I would like a ticket for the next train to Madrid, please. From what platform leaves the train? Platform number seven. I don’t understand. Can you write the number? I am learning Spanish. Words used in this lesson that were not included in the conversation above: Este this (masculine) Escribirlo Write it Lo It Por favor Please

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Track 12: Spanish Lesson 7 Spanish conversation: Perdón, ¿sabe qué autobús va a Madrid? El autobús enfrente del restaurante va a Madrid. Gracias. (The woman walks up to the bus that she was told goes to Madrid. She still wants to make sure it’s the right one. She asks the bus driver:) Hola. ¿Este autobús va a Madrid? Sí. ¿Tiene un boleto? Sí. ¡Gracias! ¿Me puede decir cuando lleguemos? English translation of Spanish conversation 1: Excuse me, do you know what bus goes to Madrid? The bus in front of the restaurant goes to Madrid. Thank you. (The woman walks up to the bus that she was told goes to Madrid. She still wants to make sure it’s the right one. She asks the bus driver:) Hello. Does this bus go to Madrid? Yes. Do you have a ticket? Yes. Thank you! Can you tell me when we arrive?

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Track 12: Spanish Lesson 7 Spanish conversation 2: Perdón, ¿sabe cómo funciona? Funciona así. ¿Habla usted inglés? Sí, hablo inglés. También funciona en inglés. ¿Acepta tarjeta de crédito? No acepta tarjeta de crédito. ¿Tiene efectivo? Sí, tengo efectivo. English translation of Spanish conversation 2: Excuse me, do you know how it functions? It functions like this. Do you speak English? Yes, I speak English. Also, it functions in English. Does it accept credit card? It doesn’t accept credit card. Do you have cash? Yes, I have cash.

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Track 13: Travel Tips On Metro Systems Along with trains and buses, most large cities have a metro system. Wear a watch as you travel as there will not always be clocks. Train and metro systems run on a precise schedule, which is usually posted in military time. Like the trains, the metro schedule is easy to read and often marked in English. If you get lost on the metro, it’s not a big deal because you can always get back on track. Usually, you buy metro tickets from a machine, which can be confusing. There will not always be a ticket counter. If you’re finding it hard to use the machine, you can always ask someone for help.

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Track 14: Travel Tips On Hotels If you are staying in a pension or a hostel, make sure to pack travel towels and a sheet. If you don’t, you may have to rent them from the front desk. Even if you are staying in an expensive hotel, always bring travel-size versions of your toiletries. Not every hotel will carry things like shampoo and soap. Electrical adapters and converters are a must. If you want to use your computer, charge your cell phone, or dry your hair, you will need to bring these with you on your travels. When you arrive at your hotel, bring a pocket calendar with you. That way, you can show the concierge how long you would like to stay if he or she does not speak English. If you don’t have a calendar, you can write the dates in your notebook instead. You should also have your ID ready in case the concierge finds it hard to understand your name. We are not teaching you the days of the week, the months, or the number system in Last Second Spanish because we understand that you don’t have a lot of time to study before you travel. We want you to be able to get through your first days abroad as smoothly as possible with the smallest amount of time and effort. You can always learn the days of the week, months, and the number system later when you have more time.

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Track 15: Spanish Lesson 8 Spanish conversation 1: ¡Hola! ¿Hay cuartos libres? Sí, hay cuartos libres. ¿Cuánto cuesta un cuarto? ¿Puede escribir el precio, por favor? Sí. Quisiera un cuarto hasta mañana. ¿Puede escribir el número del cuarto? Sí. El cuarto está a la izquierda. English translation of Spanish conversation 1: Hello! Are there rooms free? Yes, there are rooms free. How much does a room cost? Can you write the price, please? Yes. I would like a room until tomorrow. Can you write the room number? Yes. The room is located to the left.

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Track 15: Spanish Lesson 8

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Spanish conversation 2: Tengo una reservación para Daniel Walker. Hola Daniel, tiene el cuarto número (setecientos ochenta*). No entiendo el número. ¿Puede escribirlo por favor? ¿Puede escribir cuándo es el desayuno? Sí. ¡Gracias! English translation of Spanish conversation 2: I have a reservation for Daniel Walker. Hello Daniel, you have the room number (seven hundred and eighty*). I don’t understand the number. Can you write it please? Can you write when breakfast is? Yes. Thank you!

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Track 15: Spanish Lesson 8

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Words used in this lesson that were not included in the conversations above cuestan (they) cost día day desde starting, starting from hasta until hoy today para for toalla/s towel/s todos everyone *We do not teach the number system in Last Second Spanish because it is not necessary for you to learn right away. Right now, we want to teach you what is most important for you as a traveler. Remember, you can always ask people to write numbers, times, dates, and prices.

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Track 16: Travel Tips On Phone, Mail and Internet Depending on the country you visit, internet cafes are abundant in Spanish speaking cities. Use them to your advantage. Make reservations and plan as much on your own as possible. Learn what there is to do and see in your destination city, and buy tickets for activities in advance if you can. Internet cafes charge a very low price by the minute. Most internet cafes also provide phones. You pay by the minute to make calls. The rates tend to be good, and they are much easier to use than payphones. Most foreign payphones come with a big learning curve, especially in Spain. Internet cafes are the best place to use the phone. We also recommend that you bring your cell phone with you when you travel. It is expensive to use, but it’s good to have in case something important comes up that you need to handle right away. You can keep it charged with the help of your electricity converter. If you need to mail a letter, you can buy stamps at the post office or at most tobacco stores. Look up the international postal rates online, as they can change.

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Track 17: Spanish Lesson 9 Spanish conversation 1: ¿Sabe dónde está el correo? Quisiera enviar unos paquetes. El correo está lejos, pero hay un buzón cerca de aquí. ¿También hay un banco cerca de aquí? Sí, también hay un banco. English translation of Spanish conversation 1: Do you know where the post office is located? I would like to send a few packages. The post office is located far, but there is a mailbox close from here. Also, is there a bank close from here? Yes, also there is a bank.

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Track 17: Spanish Lesson 9

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Spanish conversation 2: Perdón, quisiera ver esto. ¿Esta cosa? Sí, esta cosa aquí. ¿Cuánto cuesta? Cuesta (treinta y seis euros con diecisiete céntimos.*) Lo siento, no entiendo. ¿Me puede escribir el precio? Sí. Gracias. Me lo llevo. ¿Acepta tarjeta de crédito? No, lo siento. Está bien. Tengo efectivo. English translation of Spanish conversation 2: Excuse me, I would like to see that. This thing? Yes, this thing here. How much does it cost? It costs (thirty-six euros with seventeen cents.*) I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Can you write me the price? Yes. Thank you. I’ll take it. Do you accept credit card? No, I’m sorry. It’s okay. I have cash. Words used in this lesson that were not included in the conversations above: café con internet internet café (literally, café with internet) *We do not teach the number system in Last Second Spanish because it is not necessary for you to learn right away. Right now, we want to teach you what is most important for you as a traveler. Remember, you can always ask people to write numbers, times, dates, and prices.

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Track 18: Spanish Lesson 10 Spanish Conversation: Hola. Deseo ver el menú, por favor. Aquí está. ¿Qué desea beber? Deseo agua y café con leche. ¿Sabe qué desea comer? ¿Tiene pan tostado? Sí. ¿Desea algo más? No, gracias. ¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor? English translation of Spanish conversation: Hello. I desire to see the menu, please. Here it is. What do you desire to drink? I desire water and coffee with milk. Do you know what you desire to eat? Do you have toast? Yes. Do you desire something more? No, thank you. Bring me the check, please?

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Track 19: Travel Tips On Supermarkets Many grocery stores do not price things like produce at checkout. If something is not labeled with a price, chances are that you will have to weigh it yourself before proceeding to checkout and attach a sticker. You do this by typing in the code for the item you want and weighing the food. Then the machine prints out a sticker which you attach to your bag. You can ask for help with the scale the same way you asked for help using the ticket machine for the metro. Ask someone nearby, “How does it work?” At the produce and meat market, try not to touch any food you see if there is a salesperson present. It is often considered rude. It is best to ask the salesperson to hand you the food. You may be confused about how much food to order if you are not accustomed to the metric system. In the next lesson, we will make placing an order at the market easy.

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Track 20: Spanish Lesson 11 Spanish conversation 1: Perdón, ¿puedo probármelo? Sí. Use el cuarto al lado de los servicios sanitarios. ¿Hay una talla más grande? Sí. Hay una talla más grande. Me lo llevo. ¿Puede enviarlo internacionalmente? Sí. ¿Puede escribir la dirección, por favor? Sí. Aquí está. English translation of Spanish conversation 1: Excuse me, can I try it on? Yes. (You) use the room next to the restrooms. ¿Is there a size more large? Yes. There is a size more large. I’ll take it. Can you send it internationally? Yes. Can you write the address, please? Yes. Here it is (located).

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Track 21: Spanish Lesson 12 And Travel Tips On Emergencies Note: The Travel Tips in this section of the study guide are not direct transcriptions of the ones in the audio course.

Spanish conversation: ¡Perdón, tengo una emergencia! ¿Habla usted inglés? No hablo inglés. ¿Hay alguien aquí que hable inglés? No. Lo siento. ¿Puede llamar una ambulancia con un intérprete? Sí. Gracias. English translation of Spanish conversation: Excuse me, I have an emergency! Do you speak English? I don’t speak English. Is there someone here who may speak English? No. I’m sorry. Can you call an ambulance with an interpreter? Yes. Thank you.

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Track 21: Spanish Lesson 12 And Travel Tips On Emergencies Words used in this lesson that were not included in the conversations above: La policía the police Summary of the travel tips from Lesson 21: In an emergency, the first thing you want to do is try to locate someone who speaks English. If you can’t, you’ll need to explain to someone nearby that you have an emergency in Spanish to get the help you need. Since finding an English speaker, an interpreter, the police, or an ambulance could be critically important, please review this lesson as many times as it takes to feel confident in your speech. In this lesson, we teach you how to handle major emergencies that require medical or police assistance. Smaller emergencies can be taken care of with your backup documents and money or at the American Embassy. If you need to find the embassy, look for an internet café first to locate it if it’s not listed on your map. Then go back to your hotel for your backup documents to prove your identity and make it easy for you to get everything you need. Asking around may not help, because most locals won’t know where the American Embassy is.

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Track 22: Advice On Learning More Spanish We already suggested that you bring an electronic dictionary and a small notebook with you to learn and write down new words as you need them. Your brain learns when you sleep, so reviewing the words you learn each night will help your vocabulary grow rapidly. It’s all right if you don’t remember all the words you learned each day. Just put the words you didn’t remember one day onto the next day’s list. To develop great pronunciation, consider downloading one of the several free recording programs available online. Listen to recordings of native speakers and repeat what they say into a microphone. When you play it back, you’ll hear the difference between your speech and theirs. This makes your accent easy to correct. You might worry that you sound bad when you speak Spanish, but in order to become fluent, you must speak as much as possible anyway. Children make mistakes when they learn to speak, but they learn through listening, trial and corrections. Even though your Spanish will be very basic at first, you will learn rapidly if you are bold enough to speak through the difficulty. People will teach you new words and correct your grammar if you let them know you are actively learning. If you plan on staying abroad for a long time, consider finding someone who will practice Spanish conversation with you in exchange for practicing English conversation. They are usually called “intercambios.” It is free to meet with them, and you both help each other learn. Frequent conversation is the key to fluency. You can find intercambios online to arrange a meeting. Sometimes universities offer lists of intercambios for those who ask.

List Of Words Used In Last Second Spanish a to acepta he/she/it accepts, you accept adiós goodbye agua water al to the (also see ‘al lado de’) algo something al lado de next to, literally ‘to the side of’ alguien someone ambulancia ambulance aprendiendo learning aquí here así like this, like so, this way ATM (AH-teh-em-meh) ATM autobús bus banco bank beber (to) drink bien good boleto ticket buzón mailbox carne meat café coffee, café (also see ‘café con internet’) café con internet internet café, literally ‘café with internet’ céntimos cents (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as example) comer (to) eat cómo how (also see ‘cómo se dice’) cómo se dice how does one say, as in ‘how does one say ____ in Spanish?’ con with (also see ‘café con internet’) correo post office, mail crédito credit (also see ‘tarjeta de crédito’) cuadras blocks cuál which

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33 este this - masculine, singular esto that, as in ‘that thing there’ euros euros (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as example) favor see ‘por favor’ farmacia pharmacy funciona it functions, it works fruta fruit gracias thank you grande large habla you speak hable may speak hablo I speak hasta until hay there is, there are hola hello horario schedule hoy today indicar to show or indicate indicarlo show it inglés English internacionalmente internationally internet internet (also see ‘café con internet’) intérprete interpreter ir (to) go izquierda left, regarding directions kilo kilogram la the - feminine lado side (also see ‘al lado de’) leche milk lejos far libre it is/you are free, as in available libres they are free, as in available llamar call lleguemos we arrive llevo I take, bring (also see ‘me lo llevo’) lo siento I’m sorry los the - plural, masculine Madrid Madrid

34 mapa map más more me me medio half (also see ‘medio kilo’, cuarto de kilo) medio kilo half kilogram me lo llevo I’ll take it menú menu nada see ‘de nada’ no no número number ochenta eighty (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as example) pan bread (also see ‘pan tostado’) pan tostado toast paquete package para for parada stop - noun pare you stop (as a command) pero but perdón excuse me policía police por see ‘por favor’ por favor please precio price probármelo try it on próximo next puede you can qué what que that queso cheese quisiera I would like restaurante restaurant sanitarios see ‘servicios sanitarios’ sabe you know sale he/she/it leaves, you leave sé I know se see ‘cómo se dice’ seis six (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as example) sellos stamps

35 servicios see ‘servicios sanitarios’ servicios sanitarios restrooms setecientos seven hundred (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as example) sí yes siete seven (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as example) siga (to) go, follow significa (to) mean, signify supermercado supermarket talla size también also tarjeta card (also see ‘tarjeta de crédito’) tarjeta de crédito credit card taxi taxi taxis taxis tengo I have tienda store tiene you have toalla towel toallas towels todo everything todos everyone, all tostado toasted (also see ‘pan tostado’) trae he/she/it brings, you bring treinta thirty (not taught in the course, only included in conversations as an example) una a – singular, feminine unas a few - feminine use you use usted you va he/she/it goes, you go vegetal vegetable ver (to) see vía platform (example: a platform at the train station) y and