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Learn authentic Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, and Guatemalan expressions.
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Whether you're travelling to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala or Panama — these essential phrases will get you through your daily interactions. Pronunciation is shown in brackets.
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Either good morning, afternoon or evening, casual
Hello
What's your name?
My name is…
Nice to meet you
Pleased to meet you
Nice to meet you, too
Good bye
See you!
See you later
See you tomorrow!
Where's the bathroom please?
Where's a bank near here please?
Where's the bus stop to Granada please?
Where can I change money?
Where's the post office please?
Where's a restaurant near here please?
Where's a pharmacy near here please?
Where can I find a cheap hostel please?
Is there a snack place near here?
Used in Costa Rican SpanishIs there a snack place near here?
Used in Nicaraguan SpanishHow can I get to Laguna de Apoyo?
Crater Lake in NicaraguaWhere's the bus stop to San Juan del Sur?
Popular beach in NicaraguaWhere's the Spanish school located?
How much is this?
How much is the vigorón?
Typical Nicaraguan dish, original from GranadaHow much is the bus fee to Rivas?
Can I pay in dollars?
Do you accept credit card?
How much less? To negotiate.
I'd like a single room please
I'd like a double room please
I'd like a room with air conditioning please
I'd like a room with a fan please
I'd like a simple room please
I'd like a fillet mignon please
I'd like a grilled steak please
I'd like some chips please
I'd like a beer please
I'd like some orange juice please
I'd like bacon and eggs
I'd like a coffee with milk please
Can you bring me the bill please?
Take me to the central park please
How much does it cost to take me to…?
Where are you headed? Which direction are you going?
What's the cheapest price you can offer?
Take me to the Ana restaurant in Paseo Colón please
Where does it ache?
What do you feel?
How is the pain?
Are you dizzy?
Do you have vomiting?
Do you have fever?
My head hurts
I have a headache
What does it mean?
How do you say…?
I'm sorry. I don't understand.
I am learning Spanish
Speak slowly please, I don't speak much Spanish
| Expression | Pronunciation | Meaning | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua de sabor | [ahgooah deh sahbor] | Pop soda / soft drink | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| Camión | [kahmeeon] | Bus, literally “truck” | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| Sí pues | [seeh pooehs] | Yes, ok | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| Pura vida | [poohrah veehdah] | Cool / great / no worries | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| Un refresco | [uhn rehphrehsko] | A pop soda | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| Hasta luego | [ahstah looehgo] | See you later, very common | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| Un fresco | [uhn phrehsko] | A natural refreshment | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| Nos vemos | [nohs vehmos] | See you later | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| Va pues | [vah puehs] | Ok, I agree | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
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