Basic Spanish For Overlanding The Americas

Ben Slavinwww.AFewMoreMiles.com

www.MotorcycleMexico.com

Wednesday, May 22, 13

No Fumar EspañolNo Smoke Spanish

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No EstancionarseNo Parking

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TopesSpeed Bumps

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Dangerous CurveWednesday, May 22, 13

YieldWednesday, May 22, 13

Don’t Mess With Road SignsWednesday, May 22, 13

No Passing On Solid LineWednesday, May 22, 13

Hi

Hola / Buenas

Good Morning

Buenos Dias

Good Afternoon

Buenas Tardes

Goodnight

Buenas Noches

Goodbye

Adios

See You Later

Hasta Luego

Greetings

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Where are you going?

A donde vas?

I’m going to...

Voy a...

Where are you coming from?

De donde vienes?

I’m coming from...

Vengo de...

The United States

Los Estados Unidos

I prefer it here in Mexico!

Prefiero aqui en Mexico!

Travel Talk

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Thank You

Gracias

You’re Welcome

De Nada

Nice To Meet You

Mucho Gusto

I’m Sorry

Lo Siento

Conversation

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Chicken

Pollo

Beef

Carne

Pork

Puerco

Fish

Pescado

Something Local

Algo Typico

What Do You Recommend?

Que Me Recomienda?

Eating

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Water

Agua

Beer

Cerveza

(Red / White) Wine

Vino (Tinto / Blanco)

Cheers

Salud / Saludos

Bathroom

El Baño

The Check

La Cuenta

Drinking

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Left

Izquierda

Right

Derecha

Straight

Derecho / Recto

This Way

Por Aqui

That Way

Por Ahi

Miles

Kilometros

Where Is...

Donde Esta...

Directions

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Road

Calle / Carretera

Corner

Esquina

Traffic Light

Semáforo

Building

Edificio

Bridge

Puente

River

Río

Direction Objects

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BADIs Veracruz this way?

Es Veracruz por aqui?

Asking For Directions

GOODHow do I go to Veracruz?

Como se va por Veracruz?

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BADDoes this road go to Tamarindo?

Este camino va por Tamarindo?

Asking For Directions

GOODWhere does this road go?

Este camino, a donde va?

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BADHow many kilometers is it?

Quantos kilometros?

Asking For Directions

GOODHow much time does it take?

Quanto tiempo?

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RISKYRestaurant Waitress

Young Kids, Old People

Who To Ask

SAFETruck Drivers

Police Officers

Taxi DriversWednesday, May 22, 13

FrenoWednesday, May 22, 13

MotorWednesday, May 22, 13

TransmisiónWednesday, May 22, 13

CadenaWednesday, May 22, 13

RemolqueWednesday, May 22, 13

Fill it up

Lleno

What size is the engine?

Cuántos cilindros?

What’s it worth?

Cuánto Vale?

How fast does it go?

Lo rápido se va?

Do you like our women?

Te gusta nuestras chicas?

At The Gas Station

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Gas

Gasolina

Gas Station

Gasolinera

Welder

Soldador

Oil

Aciete

Four stroke

Quatro tiempos

Air

Aire

Up And Running

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Tire

Llanta

Horse

Caballo

Knife

Cuchillo

Screw

Tornillo

Medellin

Double LL = Y

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Mexico

Xilitla

Oaxaca

X = H

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Tire

Llanta

Neumático (Argentina)

Tire Changer

Vulcanizadora, Vulka

Llantera / Lanteria (Baja & Central America)

Gomeria (Argentina)

Informal “you”

Tu / Vos (Argentina)

Y = Zhj (Argentina)

Yo = Zhjo

LL = Y ≠ Zhj

Country Varieties

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Books

Lonely Planet

Courses

Rosetta Stone

Audio

Pimsleur

Mobile Apps

Duo Lingo

Immersion School

Mexico / Guatemala

Housekeeper

Novia Latina

More Information

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More Information

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Basic Spanish For Overlanding The Americas

Ben Slavinwww.AFewMoreMiles.com

www.MotorcycleMexico.com

Wednesday, May 22, 13